Carlos Alcaraz defeated Luca Nardi 6–1, 6–4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on hard court, a result that aligned with pre-match expectations as the heavy favourite at 1.06 odds. The Spanish top seed's dominance was evident throughout, particularly in the opening set where he conceded only a single game to the Italian qualifier, who entered at 11.64 odds. Nardi offered modest resistance in the second set before Alcaraz sealed victory in straight sets, advancing smoothly through the draw. The comfortable margin reflects Alcaraz's current form and his continued momentum in Masters 1000 competition as he progresses towards the latter stages.