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Author: Onyekachi Chimezie

Swiatek set semifinal clash with Sabalenka in Cincinnati
  • August 17, 2024
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Swiatek set semifinal clash with Sabalenka in Cincinnati

Iga Swiatek notched into her 30th WTA 1000 win of the season, after a thrilling three set victory over rising star Mirra Andreeva on Saturday at the Cincinnati Open. The 23-year-old pole prevailed over the 17-year-old Ukrainian who had a campaign to remember after defeating defending champion Coco Gauff in the previous round. Swiatek defeated

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Tiafoe Prevails in Cincinnati, Rune, Hurkacz reach last eight
  • August 17, 2024
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Tiafoe Prevails in Cincinnati, Rune, Hurkacz reach last eight

Frances Tiafoe survived a late-night scare from Jiri Lehecka at the Cincinnati Open after converting his sixth match point on Friday. The 26-year-old American and home favourite prevailed over the Czech Republic player 6-4, 6-7(10), 7-6(5) on centre court in two hours, 52 minutes.to reach the last eight. The three-time tour-level titlist who overcame the

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Pegula reach quarter finals in Cincinnati after double victory
  • August 17, 2024
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Pegula reach quarter finals in Cincinnati after double victory

Jessica Pegula proved too strong for her opponents as she went on to win two matches in one day and advance to the last eight at the Cincinnati Open on Friday. The 30-year-old American and last week’s champion, began the day with a tough opener against last year’s finalist Karolina Muchova. The World No.6 came

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Monfils upsets Alcaraz in Cincinnati as Sinner, Zverev, Rune reach round 16
  • August 16, 2024
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Monfils upsets Alcaraz in Cincinnati as Sinner, Zverev, Rune reach round 16

Friday’s schedule at the Cincinnati Open featured a multitude of high level matches. Rain on Thursday forced an even busier schedule in Mason, Ohio during Friday’s day schedule and the fans were not disappointed. Gael Monfils earned his biggest win in more than two years on Friday at the Cincinnati Open when he stunned World

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Swiatek beats Kostyuk, enter back to back Cincinnati quarter finals
  • August 16, 2024
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Swiatek beats Kostyuk, enter back to back Cincinnati quarter finals

Iga Swiatek extended her outstanding record against Marta Kostyuk to reach a second consecutive quarterfinals at the Cincinnati Open in America on Friday. The 23-year-old top seeded player advanced on centre court after a 6-2, 6-2 victory against the No.15 seed in 70 minutes to reach her sixth WTA 1000 quarterfinal this year. Swiatek had

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