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Alexander Zverev Advances to Fourth Round in Cincinnati

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Alexander Zverev defeats Brandon Nakashima


Alexander Zverev defeats Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open, advancing to the fourth round. Zverev will face Karen Khachanov in the next round.



Alexander Zverev wrapped up his third-round match at the Cincinnati Open, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-4. After weather delays, Zverev served out the win in under two minutes, claiming the final four points. He'll face Karen Khachanov in the fourth round.




In a dominant display, Zverev finished the match quickly after play resumed, with the German leading 6-4, 5-4. This win sets up a rematch against Khachanov, who defeated Zverev in the Toronto semi-finals last week.


Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek cruised past Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3, reaching the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open. Despite 33 unforced errors, Swiatek's focus and consistency secured her win. She'll look to improve further in her next match.




Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Sorana Cirstea, winning 6-4, 6-3 despite making 33 unforced errors in her 95-minute match at the Cincinnati Open. This victory marks another strong performance by Swiatek, who is one of the top contenders in women's tennis.




Interestingly, Cincinnati is one of the few elite tournaments where Swiatek hasn't reached the final yet, with Canada being the other 1000-level event where she's fallen short. Despite this, Swiatek has shown impressive form in Cincinnati, having reached the semifinals in previous years, including a notable comeback win against Mirra Andreeva last year.


Iga Swiatek secured her quarterfinal spot with a decisive winner into the empty court, marking her third consecutive quarterfinal appearance in the US Open tune-up event.


“I wanted to be more solid than in my last match,” Swiatek said after her win. “I'm happy with the level of my focus and the consistency.”


“It was a good match for sure. Not easy conditions as well, super humid, so I'm happy that I didn't let this affect me.”


Frances Tiafoe's Cincinnati Open run came to an abrupt end as he retired due to lower back pain, trailing Holger Rune 6-4, 3-1. The American, who had won their previous encounter here a year ago, received treatment but couldn't shake off the discomfort, allowing Rune to advance to the quarterfinals.


This match was a rematch of last year's quarterfinal, where Tiafoe had won but ultimately fell short in the final against Jannik Sinner. Rune seized control after Tiafoe's injury flared up, particularly after breaking Tiafoe's serve at 4-5 in the first set and gaining momentum in the second set.


Rune, who had struggled with injuries this season, marked a significant win with his 100th career hard-court victory and his first defeat of a top 20 opponent since beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Barcelona final in April. He'll now face either fourth seed Taylor Fritz or French qualifier Terence Atmane in the quarterfinals.


A dejected Frances Tiafoe walked off the court shirtless, carrying only his shoes as an official wheeled away his bulky tennis bag. This followed his retirement due to lower back pain, with Holger Rune leading 6-4, 3-1.


Despite struggling with injuries this season, Rune secured a significant win, claiming his 100th career hard-court victory. This milestone marked his first win over a top-20 opponent since defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Barcelona final back in April.




“I had a little slow start but I came back quickly and increased my intensity a lot,” Rune said. “I was moving the ball around well, in the middle of the first set I started to play well.


“It's never nice to finish this way, but I'm happy with my level. I felt something was not right with him after I broke in the first set (for 5-4).


“I tried to move him around as much as possible, I wish him the best possible recovery.”


Upset Victory for Magda Linette

Magda Linette made history by reaching the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open for the first time, stunning fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula with a 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3 win. This marks a significant breakthrough for Linette, who had never won a set against Pegula in their previous encounters.




The match was a thrilling contest that saw Linette overcome her nerves and play with determination. Despite Pegula's strong form this year, Linette's persistence paid off, and she earned a well-deserved victory. With this win, Linette has now reached the round of 16 in Cincinnati, a feat she had not achieved before.


Linette's victory over Pegula was a highlight of her campaign so far. She had started the tournament strongly, defeating Rebecca Sramkova in the second round. Her win over Pegula has earned her $56,678 in prize money, and she stands to earn more if she continues her winning streak.


The match resumed after a weather delay, with Magda Linette and Jessica Pegula returning to the court after a 3-6, 6-3, 0-0 start to the deciding set the night before wasn't part of this paragraph though. Pegula was broken at 3-5 when a shot hit the top of the net and rolled back onto her side. Linette sealed the win moments later with a service winner.


“I'm really appreciating this win,” Linette said. “It feels so good, I've lost so many tough matches on this court.”




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