Sinner Dominates Cincinnati, Gauff Advances, Berrettini Withdraws from US Open
Jannik Sinner continued his dominant hard-court performance at the Cincinnati Open, dispatching Félix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals. Sinner, fresh from his Wimbledon victory, secured a decisive 6-0, 6-2 win over the Canadian, extending his hard-court winning streak to an impressive 25 matches. Auger-Aliassime, despite previous wins against Sinner, struggled to counter the Italian's powerful game, with Sinner dominating from start to finish. His last defeat on this surface dates back to October of last year against Carlos Alcaraz in Beijing.
In the women's singles, Coco Gauff advanced to the next round after defeating Lucia Bronzetti in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. Gauff will now face Jasmine Paolini, who secured a comfortable 6-1, 6-2 victory against Barbora Krejcikova.
Gauff commented on her aggressive approach during the match, acknowledging moments of passivity but highlighting her overall success in maintaining control and applying pressure. The light balls and Bronzetti's defensive play presented challenges, but Gauff's controlled aggression ultimately secured her victory.
Matteo Berrettini has officially withdrawn from the US Open. The Italian player, currently ranked 59th, has been sidelined since his first-round exit at Wimbledon due to an injury sustained earlier this year. Berrettini's absence will be filled by American player Brandon Holt, with the tournament commencing on August 24th. Berrettini had previously reached the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows in 2019.
