Cincinnati Open Updates: Sinner, Gauff, and Paolini Make Waves

Cincinnati Open news: Sinner cruises past Auger-Aliassime, Gauff battles through to face Paolini in the quarterfinals.

“I could have maybe made some more first serves in that second set, but overall, I had a lot of aces and unreturnables...”

Jannik Sinner Advances to Cincinnati Open Semifinals

Jannik Sinner, the world number one, dominated his match, winning in a brief 71 minutes and claiming his eighth victory in a row at this event and his 30th win of the season. Sinner's impressive performance showcased his exceptional form, and he expressed his satisfaction with his game, saying, “I felt great on the court today, you could see that.” However, he remained cautious about his upcoming match, adding, “But every day can be different. Let's see what I can do in the semis.”

Sinner's Consistency and Focus

Sinner's victory marked his 25th consecutive hardcourt match win, demonstrating his consistency and dominance on this surface. As he prepares for the semifinals, Sinner's focus remains on the challenge ahead, and he will look to maintain his winning streak.

Sinner Advances to Cincinnati Open Semifinals

Jannik Sinner, fresh from his Wimbledon triumph, cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime with a convincing 6-0, 6-2 win, advancing to the Cincinnati Open semifinals. Sinner's dominant performance saw him claim the opening set in under 30 minutes, with Auger-Aliassime struggling to cope with the Italian's precise shots.

Dominant.

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— Tiebreak Tennis (@tiebreaktennis_) August 14, 2025

Sinner's Clinical Display

Auger-Aliassime's struggles were evident as he served up three double faults in the final game of the opening set. Although Sinner faced a minor wobble in the second set, dropping his serve early, he broke back to level at 2-2 and went on to seal the win. Auger-Aliassime's eighth double fault on match point sealed Sinner's victory, which advances him to the semifinals.

Upcoming Semifinal Match

Sinner will face either French qualifier Terence Atmane or Danish seventh seed Holger Rune for a place in the final. With his recent form and confidence, Sinner looks set to make a strong push for the title in Cincinnati.

Sinner's Impressive Performance

Jannik Sinner attributed his victory to his strong serving, saying, “I served well today, that was the key for me.” He acknowledged a slight dip in his performance in the second set but was relieved to have broken back and secured the win. Sinner praised his opponent, Felix Auger-Aliassime, saying, “He moves and serves well, he's difficult to play.”

Sinner's Semifinal Matchup

Sinner will face either French qualifier Terence Atmane or Danish seventh seed Holger Rune in the semifinals. With his recent form and confidence, Sinner looks set to make a strong push for the title in Cincinnati.

Coco Gauff Advances in Cincinnati

In the women's draw, French Open champion Coco Gauff defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfinals. Gauff's win sets up a potential matchup with Jasmine Paolini, who crushed Barbora Krejcikova 6-1, 6-2.

Coco Gauff Advances with Convincing Win

Coco Gauff, the second-seeded American and 2023 Cincinnati champion, showed some minor rust after a bye in the previous round but still managed to secure a convincing 6-2, 6-4 win. Despite the slight hiccup, Gauff's powerful serves and precise shots helped her dominate the match. Reflecting on her performance, Gauff noted, “I could have maybe made some more first serves in that second set, but overall, I had a lot of aces and unreturnables.”

Gauff's Confidence Grows

Gauff's win sets up a quarterfinal match against Jasmine Paolini, a rematch of their encounter two years ago when Paolini won the Cincinnati title. With her recent form and experience, Gauff looks set to make a strong push for the title in Cincinnati.

“I'm happy considering where (my serve) was last week. I'm always trying to get better, but also just trying to take the little wins along the way.”

“I'm just trying to be happy with where I'm at now, but still doing the things I need to do to improve.”

Locked in 🔒@CocoGauff defeats Bronzetti 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals!#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/b2UBXPiY9J

— wta (@WTA) August 14, 2025

Coco Gauff Secures Quarterfinal Spot

Coco Gauff battled through a closely contested match, ultimately defeating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals. Despite being broken once in each set, Gauff's determination and skill paid off as she secured a crucial break in the final game. The match lasted 79 minutes, with Gauff capitalizing on Bronzetti's error to seal the win.

Upcoming Match Against Jasmine Paolini

Gauff's next challenge will be against seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, who dominated Barbora Krejcikova 6-1, 6-2. Paolini's powerful performance sets up an intriguing matchup with Gauff, who will look to build on her momentum and overcome the Italian's formidable play.

”She's a great player and can do anything she wants with the ball,” Paolini said. “But I don't think she was at 100% today.

“I'm glad I stayed in the match mentally to the last point.”

Coco Gauff will face Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals, marking her third WTA 1000-level quarterfinal of the season after Madrid and Rome. However, it's actually Paolini who won in Rome, defeating Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the final two years ago. Paolini's victory in Rome was historic, making her the first Italian woman to win the prestigious tournament in 40 years.