Cincinnati Open Updates: Sabalenka and Sinner Advance

Defending champions shine

Read about Aryna Sabalenka's recent wins and progress in the Cincinnati Open, featuring her powerful playing style and determination.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals, defeating Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1, 7-5. This win marks Sabalenka's 50th victory of the year, showcasing her dominance on the court. Despite being taken to three sets in her previous match against Emma Raducanu, Sabalenka seemed more composed this time around, ultimately sealing the win in just 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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Sinner Overcomes Rain Delay

In the men's draw, top seed Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals, beating Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 7-6(4) after a nearly three-hour rain delay. Sinner's consistency and patience paid off, as he fired aces to clinch the victory. This win extends Sinner's unbeaten streak on hard courts to 24 matches, solidifying his position as a strong contender in the tournament.

Upcoming Matches

• Sabalenka's Next Opponent: Elena RybakinaSinner's Next Opponent: Felix Auger-Aliassime

Other Notable Results

• Taylor Fritz's Upset Loss: Fritz lost to Terence Atmane 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
• Iga Swiatek's Win: Swiatek defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals
• Coco Gauff's Progress: Gauff won against Lucia Bronzetti and will face Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals.

“I was up a break, made a couple of mistakes and she broke me back,” Sabalenka said. “I'm glad to win in straight sets. I didn't want to stay for three hours.”

Elena Rybakina is set to face a formidable opponent in the next round, while Iga Swiatek has secured her spot in the quarterfinals with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 win over Sorana Cirstea. Swiatek's victory marks her fifth consecutive win against the Romanian player, extending her perfect record to 5-0.

“We played many tough matches, so I know Sorana can really hit the ball well, especially on faster surfaces,” Swiatek said after the match. “Not many of my first serves went in, but I was happy I was solid on my second serves.” This insight into her thought process showcases Swiatek's focus on adapting to her opponents' strengths and capitalizing on her own.

Match Highlights:

Iga Swiatek's Quarterfinal Matchup: Swiatek will face the winner of other matches in the quarterfinals, potentially setting up a showdown with Elena Rybakina or another top contender.

Swiatek's Performance: She won 6-4, 6-4 against Sorana Cirstea, showcasing her solid second serves and strategic play.

Head-to-Head Record: Swiatek leads Sorana Cirstea 4-0 on hard courts, including a 6-1, 6-1 win in Madrid last year.

Magda Linette pulled off a stunning upset at the Cincinnati Open, defeating American fourth seed Jessica Pegula 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3. The match, which was spread over two days due to Tuesday's rain suspension, showcased Linette's determination and skill. This victory marks Linette's second top-10 win of the season, with both wins coming against U.S. opponents. Linette, ranked No. 34, will now face the winner of the match between Clara Tauson and Veronika Kudermetova in the last 16. Pegula's loss adds to her struggles this season, including an early exit at Wimbledon and a defeat to Anastasija Sevastova at the Canadian Open.

Sinner and Alcaraz Advance in Cincinnati

Defending champion Jannik Sinner kept his title defense on track by beating Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 7-6(4) in a match interrupted by a nearly three-hour rain delay. Sinner struggled to find his rhythm, failing to serve out at 6-5 in the second set but ultimately sealed the tiebreak with back-to-back aces, securing his 24th consecutive hard-court victory.

“He is a very tough opponent,” Sinner said of Mannarino. “Very different from other opponents, not only because he is a lefty but how he hits the ball. It's very low. I just tried to serve well and tried to see what I could do in the return games.” Sinner's ability to adapt and capitalize on key moments proved crucial in his win, showcasing his skill and determination on the court.

Cincinnati Open Updates: Sinner and Alcaraz Advance to Quarterfinals

Sinner's Quarterfinal Matchup

Jannik Sinner has booked his spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 7-6(4) in a match delayed by rain. Sinner will face Canadian 23rd seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in his fifth quarter-final this year. Sinner's consistent performance on the court has earned him a spot among the top contenders in the tournament.

Alcaraz's Dominant Win

Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Italian Luca Nardi 6-1, 6-4 in just 80 minutes. Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying, “This match was the best so far for me in this tournament. I'm really happy with the way I felt the ball today and the way that I moved. I got used to the conditions, the humidity and heat. I'm happy to get through.” This win marks Alcaraz's 18th Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearance, with 36 wins in his last 38 matches.

Quarterfinal Matchups

Carlos Alcaraz's Next Opponent: Alcaraz will face Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals after Rublev's dominant 6-2, 6-3 win over Francisco Comesana. Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying, “This match was the best so far for me in this tournament. I'm really happy with the way I felt the ball today and the way that I moved.”

Ben Shelton's Next Match: Ben Shelton, the Canadian Open champion, advanced to the last 16 with a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Roberto Bautista Agut. Shelton will face Czech player Jiri Lehecka, who recently upset Adam Walton.

Recent Results

• Andrey Rublev's Win: Rublev defeated Francisco Comesana 6-2, 6-3, showcasing his strong form in the tournament.
• Ben Shelton's Performance: Shelton fought hard to overcome Bautista Agut, winning the match 7-6(3), 6-3.

Zverev's Quarterfinal Spot

German third seed Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarterfinals after his opponent, Karen Khachanov, retired due to injury while trailing 7-5, 3-0. Zverev had earlier completed a 6-4, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima in a match that was suspended overnight.

Atmane's Historic Win

French qualifier Terence Atmane pulled off a stunning upset, defeating American fourth seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. This win marks the biggest victory of Atmane's career and earns him his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal berth. Atmane's performance showcases his potential and determination on the court.

Terence Atmane will face Danish seventh seed Holger Rune in the quarterfinals after Rune advanced due to Frances Tiafoe's retirement because of a back injury. Atmane's historic win over Taylor Fritz has set up an exciting matchup against Rune, who has shown strong form in recent tournaments.

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