Jannik Sinner’s Dominance at the Cincinnati Open
In a commanding performance at the Cincinnati Open, world number one Jannik Sinner showcased his dominance on hard courts, securing his 25th consecutive victory with a decisive 6-0, 6-2 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals. This matchup marked Sinner’s return to competition following his recent triumph at Wimbledon, where he claimed his fourth Grand Slam title.
Known for his formidable skills on this surface, Sinner’s victory comes as no surprise, although Auger-Aliassime had previously secured wins against him. The relentless pace set by Sinner included streaks of six games won in succession at both the start and end of the match. Since being defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in October 2022, Sinner has remained unbeaten on hard courts.
Other Quarterfinal Highlights
Meanwhile, in other notable quarterfinal results, seventh-seed Holger Rune faced a setback against Terence Atmane, who ousted him with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3. In a separate fourth-round clash, fifth-seed Ben Shelton advanced with a smooth 6-4, 6-4 win against number 22 Jiri Lehecka.
Women’s Quarterfinals
On the women’s side, second-seed Coco Gauff overcame Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, and will meet seventh-seed Jasmine Paolini next. Paolini triumphed over former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova with a sweeping 6-1, 6-2 victory, setting the stage for an exciting semifinal matchup.
