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Jannik Sinner on ugly wins, center court pressure, and relaxing at sea
The famous tennis player received several interesting questions, which were somewhat bizarre, significantly different from anything he had received so far.
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka complicates but fends off Amanda Anisimova for title
Sabalenka has just won her second US Open title and overall her fourth Grand Slam.
Carlos Alcaraz downs Novak Djokovic, reaches US Open final
Carlos Alcaraz will compete in his seventh Major final at 22
Roaring Return: Sabalenka Edges Pegula for Third Straight US Open Final
Aryna Sabalenka battled into her third straight US Open final.
US Open: Naomi Osaka reaches SF and shares why it 'lifted weight off her shoulders'
Osaka defeated Karolina Muchova to make her first Grand Slam semifinal since returning to tennis as a mother.
US Open: Coco Gauff heating up, ousts No. 28 seed to easily reach R16
Gauff earns her best win of this year's US Open after easily handling Magdalena Frech.
Novak Djokovic manages back scare to top Cameron Norrie – From twinge to win
Novak Djokovic will play in the last 16 at the US Open at 38
Andrey Rublev reflects on facing Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati
Rublev defeated Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open
Venus Williams Returns To U.S. Open At 45 With Wild Card Entry
At 45, Venus Williams has received a wild card entry into the 2025 U.S. Open, marking her return to Grand Slam singles competition after a two-year hiatus. Williams, a two-time U.S. Open singles champion, last competed in a major tournament at the 2023 U.S. Open and hasn't secured a singles win there since 2019.
This wild card entry makes Williams the oldest player in the singles draw since Renee Richards in 1981. Her return follows a 16-month absence from the tour, during which she made a comeback at the DC Open, becoming the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since 2004.
In addition to her singles participation, Williams will compete in the newly introduced mixed doubles event alongside fellow American Reilly Opelka. The mixed doubles tournament, offering a $1 million prize, is scheduled for August 19-20 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Williams' return has garnered significant public interest, not only for her on-court achievements but also due to her recent engagement to Italian actor Nicholas Hammond. Her participation in the U.S. Open adds to the excitement surrounding the tournament, as fans eagerly anticipate her performance on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
The 2025 U.S. Open is shaping up to be a memorable event, with Williams' return adding to the rich history of the tournament. As the competition approaches, tennis enthusiasts are looking forward to witnessing the resurgence of a legend in the sport.
Steve Johnson believes Carlos Alcaraz will overtake Jannik Sinner
Alcaraz and Sinner’s rivalry went up a level this season
Medvedev Overheats and Poor Stretch Continues in Cincinnati
By Chris Oddo | Monday August 11, 2025
What happened to Daniil Medvedev? Remember the former World No.1, the guy who stood tall against the Big Three and racked up titles on hard courts like they were going out of style? Has anyone seen that guy?
There would not be a sighting in Cincinnati, where Medvedev appeared as a shell of his former self as he wilted in defeat to Australia’s Adam Walton on Sunday, 6-7 6-4 6-1.
It’s just odd to see the former juggernaut at No.15 in the world, carrying a record of 26-17 for the season. One of the most captivating, personable players on the ATP Tour, who earned his nickname the “slim reaper” thanks to his wiry frame and uncanny ability to outlast players with his trademark accuracy and resiliency, is only 29 years old. It’s not like he’s Kei Nishikori at 35 and on the way out, or Gael Monfils at 38.
Medvedev is 1-3 at the Grand Slams in 2025, and 11-7 at the Masters events. This is a player who won more than 60 matches in 2021 and 2023, and reached six major finals between 2019 and 2024. But he’s gone 12-20 against the Top-20 since the start of 2024, so his lack of success against the elite no longer comes as surprise.
Medvedev was a few games from winning yesterday’s match with Walton, but the extreme heat zapped him. He was suffering during courtside changeovers, dunking his head in a water cooler and sitting beneath an ice pack. On court he had nothing to give in the deciding set. It happens, but it shouldn’t. No excuses, this is the type of difficulty he has pushed through in previous years, as he became one of the best hard court players in tennis.
The 2021 US Open champion will head to the US Open next, where he is 33-7 lifetime. If a dose of New York energy can’t bring his game to life, we should all be worried.
Scottie Scheffler praises J.J. Spaun’s talent and grinding mentality
Scottie Scheffler had a strong showing at the last tournament, the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025, finishing in third place with a total score of 15 shots under par. The 29-year-old golfer played 3 under par (67 shots) in the final round, but he failed to celebrate this time.
Justin Rose celebrated in a dramatic playoff against J.J. Spaun.
In an interview with the media, Scheffler reflected on his performance.
The world number 1 pointed out that he was satisfied with the game this week, but there were some moments where Scottie expected more from himself.
"Yeah, did a lot of good stuff, fought pretty hard most of the week. Like I said, today was a day where I executed really well, hit my lines on the greens, hit a lot of good shots going into the greens. Just ball wasn't going in. Just a little bit off, I guess.."- he said.
Scottie Scheffler on J.J. Spaun
J.J. Spaun is having a dream season. While the seasoned golfer hasn't been a dominant figure on the PGA Tour in recent years, he seems to be an unstoppable enigma to many this year.
Scheffler had nothing but praise for him, praising various aspects of Spaun's game.
There are many things that make this golfer so superior and great, and it looks like he could continue to be just as strong in the future.
"Yeah, he's a great player. He's got a ton of talent. He hits it really, really solid. To win a U.S. Open you've got to grind really hard, and he's a guy that he gets the ball in play, hits it really solid and he holes a lot of putts. He's a tough guy to beat.
You love seeing guys like that have success, guys that work hard and get the most out of their games, and J.J. is definitely one of those guys that's a grinder out here. You always see him practicing, see him in the gym. Definitely happy to see him having the success that he has.."
The secret behind Ben Shelton's rise revealed
All the players who participated in the 'Canadian Open' that took place in Toronto knew they had a huge chance due to the numerous absences among the top players. World No.1 Jannik Sinner missed the prestigious Canadian tournament and World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz also made the chosen star, as well as 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and young English star Jack Draper.
This huge chance was exploited by Ben Shelton in the best way, with the American ace who was able to win the first Masters 1000 title of his young career thanks to an amazing run. The American talent had to overcome several difficulties during the tournament, but he showed that he has grown from all points of view and the final against Karen Khachanov certified his improvements.
The two top favorites to win in Ontario were Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz, while Ben was better than them at handling the pressure and will try to extend his positive momentum at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 as well. His main goal is the US Open, scheduled from August 24 to September 7, a tournament that suits his game very well (where he reached the semifinals in 2023).
Roddick praises Shelton
On the latest episode of his famous podcast, former world No.1 Andy Roddick highlighted that he has noticed some progresses in Shelton's game: “His ability to drive the backhand, middle, and cross. He is not taking random cuts down the line with it, and when he does, it’s a finishing shot. But comfort in really taking big swings through the middle, through cross.
He has developed that shot, and you say the chip is a change-up, no, it’s more than that. It gives him the option to change the pattern of the entire rally. That is a big deal. Once it comes to his forehand, he has got options.”
Ben’s next opponent in Cincy will be Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut, who defeated Cameron Norrie in the previous round.
Alexander Zverev races part Nishesh Basavareddy in Cincinnati
World no. 3 Alexander Zverev is safely through to the third round in Cincinnati. The 2021 champion faced Nishesh Basavareddy in the second round and earned a 6-3, 6-3 victory in 66 minutes.
Thus, the German secured his 40th victory of the season, achieving that for the eighth time in the previous ten seasons. The favorite claimed 13 points more than the home player.
The 3rd seed served at 82% and dropped 14 points in nine service games. He faced no break points and kept the pressure on the other side. Nishesh served at 51% and lost 41% of the points in his games.
Un terreno que conoce a la perfección 😎
El antiguo campeón 🇩🇪 @AlexZverev debutó con seguridad en el ATP Masters 1000 de Cincinnati.@CincyTennis | #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/sHrrmFlCw8
— ATP Tour en Español (@ATPTour_ES) August 11, 2025
Basavareddy played against three break points and failed to save any. Alexander landed 21 winners and 18 unforced errors. He forged a 28-14 advantage in service winners and earned the win in that segment.
Zverev provided four fine holds in the first set and provided two breaks. The young American built a 40-15 lead in the fifth game of the match before dropping four straight points and losing serve after a forced error.
Nishesh Basavareddy & Alexander Zverev, Cincinnati 2025© Stream screenshot
Nishesh served to stay in the set at 3-5 and netted a backhand, losing serve for the second time and allowing world no. 3 to wrap up the opener 6-3 in 31 minutes. The German continued to serve well in the second set.
The American stayed in touch in the first part of the set before facing issues at 2-3. Alexander stepped in and provided a break at 15 with a forced error, moving 4-2 in front and closer to the finish line.
The German cemented the break with a forehand winner in game seven and served for the win at 5-3. The former champion landed an ace, sealing the deal in style and making a winning start.
Justin Rose opens up about sickness ahead of FedEx St. Jude Championship
Justin Rose was ill before the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He was reportedly feeling unwell and had a fever before the tournament began. As a result, he missed Wednesday's pro-am and did not play a practice round at TPC Southwind before the tournament began.
Despite this, the great golfer excelled in the first round, posting a 64, and in the final round he showed that giving up was not an option, winning against Spaun in a dramatic playoff.
The mental strength that Rose showed can be an example for other golfers.
Speaking to the media after the tournament, the Englishman stressed that he did not feel great before the tournament began.
Rose revealed what his preparations were like; Everyone thought he would experience a real fiasco at this tournament, but on the contrary, he triumphed and showed that there is no obstacle for him.
"Yeah, it was a weird one. Monday night started to not feel 100 percent. Tuesday I came out and did some practice, didn't actually get on the golf course, didn't feel like playing nine holes was actually going to be helpful, so I just walked a couple of holes. I think we walked 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and by the time I did that, I was like, just get me to the car. I was hoping to sleep it off. Woke up Wednesday morning kind of even worse. My resting heart rate was like 80, and it's normally mid 50s.
I remember pushing myself through a pro-am earlier this year in Philadelphia and actually ended up withdrawing from the tournament by Saturday. So I tried to learn that lesson and I pulled out of the pro-am, unfortunately, on Friday, and — sorry, on Wednesday, and was able to get a lot of rest in that day and sleep.."- he said.
Justin Rose reveals the details
The experienced golfer revealed that by Thursday, he felt pretty reasonable. Looking back at this tournament, Justin believes that a few days less in the heat and on the golf course could help him to be mentally fresher.
Rose admits that he did not expect to find himself in this position on Wednesday morning, but once again it was shown how unpredictable golf is.
Rose can be an example for everyone; The hunger and desire for success does not diminish, even in the late playing years.
Carlos Alcaraz: 'I need to improve, but I will remain aggressive'
Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start at the Cincinnati Masters. World no. 2 battled past Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in an hour and 41 minutes, recovering from a terrible second set and sealing the deal in the decider.
The Spaniard understands he needs to raise his level in the upcoming rounds. He disconnected mentally for a couple of points in the second set and struggled to make a comeback before raising his level in the final set.
Carlos is eager to embrace the aggressive approach on the fast hard court, risking errors but sticking to his plan of taking the ball early and gaining the advantage before his opponent.
Dazzling tennis from Carlos Alcaraz and Damir Dzumhur ✨@atptour | @TennisTV | @CincyTennis | #ATP #Tennis #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/6NvVTcVyo5
— Tennis365 (@tennis365com) August 11, 2025
World no. 2 played against three break points and failed to save any. He grabbed 46% of the return points and provided five breaks from ten chances. Everything worked well for the former finalist in the first set.
They hit over 80 unforced errors, and Alcaraz took charge from the baseline while trailing in service winners. Carlos took charge in the first set and generated chances in all four return games.
Alcaraz secured three straight breaks and moved 6-1 in front after 28 minutes. That feeling was gone in the second set! Damir bounced back and secured breaks in games three and five for a massive lead.
Carlos Alcaraz, Cincinnati 2025© Stream screenshot
The Bosnian closed the set at 5-2 and forced a decider. Carlos recovered and provided a break in the fourth game. He held in the next one to move 4-1 in front and closer to the finish line.
However, Alcaraz missed a game point at 4-2 and lost serve to bring his rival back to the positive side. Instead of building on that, Dzumhur hit a double fault in the eighth game and lost serve to fall 5-3 behind.
The Spaniard held in game nine and moved over the finish line.
Carlos Alcaraz, Cincinnati 2025© Stream screenshot
"I would say I need to play better. I started very well and felt the ball nicely. However, if you disconnect mentally, even for a couple of points, everything becomes very complicated, and it's hard to return.
I want to feel much better in my next match. In practice, we talk about being completely focused and thinking positively all the time. If things are not going well, I have to keep doing what I'm doing because eventually I will improve and things will go in the right direction.
That's what I tried today, even after making mistakes. I know what my goals are in this tournament and how I approach each match. I have to stick to that. Those things will work out in the end.
I would like to continue playing very aggressively. The conditions are very fast, and everything becomes much better if you manage to attack first. I would like to make my opponents suffer, and I hope to feel better with every match," Carlos Alcaraz said.
Tommy Fleetwood praises fan support and stays optimistic despite near miss
Tommy Fleetwood once again came close but fell short of his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship. The English golfer had an advantage before the last round, but in the end he fell short of the victory, finishing as T3, together with Scottie Scheffler.
This tournament brought a tense and exciting finish, with Justin Rose, celebrating a playoff victory over J.J. Spaun.
This was Fleetwood's 43rd top-10 finish without a win, the most among active players.
Speaking to the media, Fleetwood shared his optimism about the future, especially praising fans who emphasize how great Fleetwood's positivity is.
Tommy enjoyed the atmosphere of this tournament.
"Well, as long as they stay with me and stay on my side, then we can all look for the positives. Yeah, I'm lucky with the support that I get, and I have enjoyed — I haven't been in contention much this year, and then Travelers obviously leading and I felt like it was a great atmosphere and I enjoyed playing in that atmosphere and then today again I get the crowd on my side and I love their support. I'm so appreciative of it. Kind of on this journey together here.
You just have to keep — all these experiences and these close calls, like I say, there's no point in making or allowing them to have a negative effect on what happens next. What would be the point?"- he said.
Tommy Fleetwood looked up to Justin Rose
Fleetwood admitted that as a boy he looked up to Justin Rose, the winner of this tournament. Tommy is most impressed with Rose's dedication and passion for golf.
Fleetwood has nothing against his victory; even put on; he enjoys because he lives in the era of Justin Rose, a golfer who shows that age is no barrier if you are hungry and eager to succeed.
Opelka Breaks De Minaur, And Duck, In Cincinnati
By Chris Oddo | Sunday August 10, 2025
Reilly Opelka turned a lost cause into found confidence on Sunday at the Cincinnati Open.
The bomb-serving American earned his first career win over Alex De Minaur in six tries, and he did it in decisive fashion, coming through 7-6(6) 6-4 to set a third-round clash with Argentina’s Francisco Comesana.
“I didn’t serve as well as I’d have liked to, but everything else was working,” said Opelka, who hadn’t faced De Minaur since 2022. “My forehand helped me a lot and my backhand, playing with a lot of offense and I was pretty consistent from the baseline the whole match.”
73rd-ranked Opelka is now 2-1 against the Top-10 in 2025, after defeating Novak Djokovic in Brisbane at the start of the season.
After starting the season at 283 in the rankings due to an injury hiatus that forced him off the ATP Tour for nearly two years, 27-year-old Opelka is now up to 65 in the ATP live rankings. He had hip surgery in 2022, then right wrist surgery in 2023.
Frances Tiafoe recounts people 'clowning' him for thinking he'd be pro tennis player
Frances Tiafoe says people used to "clown" him for believing he would become a pro tennis player, but adds he is now the last one laughing.
The American tennis star, whose parents immigrated from Sierra Leone to the United States in the 1990s to escape the civil war that was happening at the time, celebrated his 27th birthday in January.
At 27, Tiafoe has achieved some notable stuff and he has been regularly participating in the main-level tournaments for several years now. In his collection, the current world No. 12 has three ATP titles and he is also a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist. Also, he knows how it feels to be a top-10 player, having achieved a career-high ranking of No. 10 in mid-2023.
While Tiafoe has been one of the faces of American men's tennis for the past couple of years, he was once heavily doubted.
Tiafoe: People wouldn't take me seriously when I'd tell them I wanted to be a pro
“I’d tell guys from the [club] that I’d want to be a pro. They would just clown and not take it seriously. I was always like: ‘Don’t worry, man. I’m going to be the last person laughing.’ Here we are today," the 2022 and 2024 US Open semifinalist told The Guardian.
As mentioned above, Tiafoe has a solid resume and he has proven capable of doing some nice things. However, the world No. 12 believes the best is yet to come and that he will pull off much better accomplishments before he retires.
“I’m still young – I’ve still got a lot more to achieve. I still haven’t scratched the surface of my career," the American said.
Currently, Tiafoe is competing at the Cincinnati Masters, where he plays Ugo Humbert in the third round. Last year, the 27-year-old came close to winning the biggest title of his career in Cincinnati before losing to Jannik Sinner in the final.
Tiafoe is certainly hoping to go a step further this year and lift his maiden Masters title in Cincy.
Carlos Alcaraz battles past Damir Dzumhur in Cincinnati
World no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz passed the first obstacle at the Cincinnati Masters. Like at Roland Garros, the Spaniard had to dig deep against Damir Dzumhur, earning a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory in an hour and 41 minutes.
Carlos made a reliable start before losing ground in set number two. The runner-up from two years ago forged an early advantage in the third set and grabbed two breaks to seal the deal and emerge at the top.
The favorite claimed ten points more and made the difference behind the first serve. Alcaraz faced three break points and suffered as many breaks. He stole 46% of the return points and provided five breaks from ten opportunities.
Bringing the HEAT 🔥
360 degrees of filth from @carlosalcaraz #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/a1F5kON4xd
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 10, 2025
They sprayed over 80 unforced errors. The Bosnian took a slim advantage in service winners, and the Spaniard responded with a fine performance from the baseline and at the net.
World no. 2 was off to a great start. He created break chances in all four return games of the first set and delivered three straight breaks for 6-1 in 28 minutes. Damir bounced back in the second set.
He provided four fine holds and clinched breaks in games three and five. The Bosnian forged a massive lead and clinched the set 6-2 on his serve to gain a boost and force a decider.
Carlos Alcaraz & Damir Dzumhur, Cincinnati 2025© Stream screenshot
The Spaniard made a fresh start and secured a break in game four for a 4-1 advantage. He wasted a game point in game seven and lost serve to bring Dzumhur back to the positive side.
The Bosnian hit a costly double fault in game eight, losing serve again and falling 5-3 behind. Carlos served for the win at 5-3 and welcomed the rival's backhand error to seal the deal and make a winning start.
Patrick Mouratoglou tells very interesting story from Serena Williams' 2013 RG win
Patrick Mouratoglou decided to tell a little story about the time when one of Serena Williams' comments made him realize the best with what type of champion mindset the American had.
In 2002, Williams lifted her maiden French Open title. Although she had been one of the most dominant players in the next decade, the American's next triumph at Roland Garros didn't come until 2013, when she defeated Maria Sharapova in the final. At the time, she was working with Mouratoglou and it was her 16th Grand Slam title.
After Williams triumphed at the French Open for the first time in 11 years, her team was ready to celebrate heavily. And while the American tennis star dressed and was ready to hit the club, she changed her mind at the last moment and just told Mouratoglou that she wanted to get back and already start preparing for Wimbledon.
Mouratoglou: Williams never celebrated her 2013 French Open win, she was already thinking about Wimbledon
"In the evening, everybody wanted to go dancing, and when we arrived in front of the night club, she looked at me and she said, 'Let's go back home,' she never celebrated. She was already thinking about Wimbledon," the French coach recalled in a video uploaded on his Instagram.
"There is a trophy ceremony, and when she gets out of the court, she comes to me and she says, 'OK, let's do the cool down.' So we go in the fitness room, and after five minutes, she looks at me and she says, 'Now we have to win Wimbledon.' This is the mindset of the champion. As soon as they achieve something, they immediately think about a new goal, another one."
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While Williams was determined and locked in on making it all the way at 2013 Wimbledon, it didn't happen for her that year after she was upset by Sabine Lisicki in the round-of-16.
However, Williams and Mouratoglou went on to enjoy much more success since their partnership brought seven more Grand Slams before the American retired.
Emma Raducanu admits she is not targeting Slams e WTA 1000 titles at the moment
Emma Raducanu says she is keeping her goals realistic at the moment and isn't expecting to win Grand Slam and WTA 1000 tournaments, but highlights that will change as soon as she gets to her desired level.
Prior to coming to Cincinnati, the world No. 33 made a splash move and hired Rafael Nadal's former long-time coach Francisco Roig. When addressing the collaboration for the first time, the 22-year-old noted that she hired Roig because she thought he could help her improve her shots and get to the level where she could legitimately challenge the very best in the game.
Since winning her first and lone title at the 2021 US Open, Raducanu hasn't made any finals. Also, she hasn't been ranked inside the top-10 since early 2022.
“I know there will be a time where I'll be targeting big tournaments, Masters and Slams, but to be honest, right now, that's not my goal. My goal is to improve as a player," the 22-year-old said in Cincinnati.
Raducanu's honest expectation for the upcoming Aryna Sabalenka match in Cincinnati
For a place in the Cincinnati round-of-16, Raducanu will battle against three-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka. For the 22-year-old Briton, it will be a chance to register her first-ever win against a world No. 1. However, in their previous two meetings – of which the last came at Wimbledon – the Belarusian handled the business in straight sets.
Heading into their third meeting, the British tennis player suggests the Cincinnati surface favors more the top seed.
“I'm reasonable enough, and I guess honest enough with myself, to know that different surfaces favor different people, and where my game is at in comparison. So, I think the grass gave me a bit of an advantage (against Sabalenka), but we'll see how it goes," Raducanu explained.
A bit interestingly, Raducanu is only now making her second Cincinnati appearance. In her first and lone appearance at the American WTA 1000 tournament in 2022, she reached the last-16 before losing to Jessica Pegula.
Stefanos Tsitsipas gets brutally honest on tense relationship with father in past
Stefanos Tsitsipas is the first to admit that his relationship with his father has never been perfect but also adds that it is only now as transparent as possible.
As you probably know, the Greek tennis star had a very messy split with his father in early 2024 August, when he shouted at Apostolos and made him leave the stands of the Montreal Masters. The very next day, they put an end to their partnership. However, what happened in Montreal wasn't the sole instance as it had been rumored for quite some time that there had been a lot of tension in their relationship.
After spending a full year without his coach and lasting only two tournaments in his most recent partnership with Goran Ivanisevic, Tsitsipas decided to return to the factory settings and bring back his father – who guided him in the past to two Grand Slam finals and a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world.
Tsitsipas: We've had bad moments but the communication has never been better
"It's great having him back in the team. Well, it's one of those things that nothing else can beat. I feel like we've worked together for so many years. We've built so many amazing memories together. Obviously, a father-son relationship can be also complicated from time to time," the 26-year-old said on Tennis Channel.
"I won't deny that we've had our good moments, we've had our bad moments, miscommunications, not being able to communicate with ease in certain aspects or ways. But you know, we're not perfect. We're trying to figure it out. I've been very open with him, which I've never, I've never allowed myself to be that open and that transparent with him ever."
“It’s great having him back on the team.” 🙌
Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up about working with his dad again. #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/pcqluEyPBx
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 9, 2025
On Saturday, Tsitsipas clinched his first win since returning Apostolos to his team after overcoming Fabian Marozsan 7-6 (3) 6-2 in his opening Cincinnati Masters match. In the Cincinnati third round, the 25th-seeded Greek will take on Benjamin Bonzi.
Tsitsipas is currently ranked at No. 30 in the world and he has struggled with his consistency and results for the past two years. It remains to be seen if his father can help him return to where he once was was.
Another Day, Another Match Point Miracle for Madison Keys
She’s done it again.
The new and improved Madison Keys is a tightrope walking, nightmare stalking legend, and when the pressure grows to a boil she stays ice-cold.
The 30-year-old saved match points en route to victory for the fourth time in 2025, defeating Eva Lys 1-6 6-3 7-6(1) to book her spot in the third round at the Cincinnati Open.
Keys saved two match points while serving at 6-5, 15-40. She also rallied from 4-1 down in the second set and then 3-0 in the third set to complete her Houdini act.
“I just kept trying to listen to everyone here cheering me,” Keys said in her on-court interview. “It helped me get back into the match and across the finish line.”
Keys defeated Iga Swiatek from match points down at the Australian Open, then took out Sofia Kenin from match point down at Roland-Garros. In Montreal the American saved two to get past Karolina Muchova.
Keys has won ten matches from a set down this year, and 15 three-setters overall.
She will face Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito in the third round.
More to follow…