The Cincinnati Open is in full swing, with the tournament continuing on August 8 at the enhanced Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The first round of this exciting ATP and WTA event commenced on August 7, featuring an expanded field of 96 players, and the action continues today with 35 matches starting at 11 a.m.
One of the standout performances so far has been that of Rebecca Sramkova, who claimed her fifth WTA 1000 singles victory of the year by overcoming American Caroline Dolehide in a thrilling comeback match that ended 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (1).
Former Cincinnati Open champion Caroline Garcia also made her mark by advancing to the second round after defeating Sonay Kartal in a match that showcased her resilience, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 after dropping the first set. Garcia demonstrated her serving skills with seven aces and a solid second serve success rate of 60%.
In another remarkable match, Lucky Loser Luca Nardi capitalized on his opportunity to advance past qualifier Thiago Agustin Tirante, winning 6-4, 7-6 (5). Nardi’s journey as a Lucky Loser reflects his determination, especially after previously besting Novak Djokovic earlier this year. He is set to face Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the next round.
Tristan Boyer, in his Cincinnati debut, secured a win against fellow American wildcard Brandon Holt with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). Meanwhile, Camilo Ugo Carabelli impressed with an efficient performance against former top player Kei Nishikori, winning 7-5, 6-3, while Lulu Sun triumphed over qualifier Antonia Ruzic despite some struggles with double faults.
However, the tournament saw the withdrawal of Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, along with rising star Victoria Mboko, citing a schedule change and a wrist injury, respectively. Their exits have paved the way for four Lucky Losers in the tournament, creating exciting opportunities for others.
As the tournament progresses, all sessions for this weekend have sold out, showing the rising popularity of the event. Fans can still grab single-session tickets for later dates from August 12-18.
For tennis enthusiasts, the competition is heating up, and the excitement continues as top-tier players take to the courts. Viewers can catch all the action on the Tennis Channel, accessible through various streaming platforms.
The engagement and interest in the Cincinnati Open highlight the passion for tennis in the community, and as the rounds proceed, anticipation builds regarding who will emerge as the champion this year.