
Marin Cilic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 1-6 6-4 in the Estoril round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Alcaraz came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Marin Cilic claimed a first win over Carlos Alcaraz in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-17 | Doha | R32 | hard | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2022-08-29 | US Open | R16 | hard | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
| 2022-03-21 | Miami Masters | R32 | hard | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (199 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Cilic M.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 23 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About