Hubert Hurkacz defeated Borna Coric 5–7 6–3 6–3 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on hard court on 16 August 2023, confirming his status as pre-match favourite despite a competitive first set. Coric, the underdog, pushed the Polish player hard early on, taking the opener in a tight affair, but Hurkacz regrouped to dominate the second and third sets with improved consistency and control. The victory extended Hurkacz's winning record against Coric and demonstrated his ability to recover from a set down against a dangerous opponent. Hurkacz's progression to the round of 16 at this Masters 1000 event bolstered his hard-court credentials ahead of the US Open.