Gauff finds a way into the Cincinnati fourth round
The 2023 champion battles through a tougher second set after a sizzling start to beat Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (7/3).
Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters after a hard-fought victory over fellow American Ann Li. Gauff dominated the first set, winning 6-1, but faced a tougher challenge in the second set. She ultimately secured the match with a 7-6 (7/3) triumph. Gauff remarked on her improved play in the second set and emphasized the challenges of playing a day match on the center court.
Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Madison Keys extended her winning streak against Czech Katerina Siniakova with a 6-1, 6-3 win, bringing her record against Siniakova to 3-0. Eighth-seeded Elina Svitolina was forced to withdraw from her match against Wang Xiyu due to an ankle injury. In the men's draw, Taylor Fritz overcame a health emergency to defeat Spain's Daniel Merida 6-3, 6-4, advancing to the fourth round against Australian Chris O'Connell.
Italian 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti also advanced with a 6-1, 6-3 win over American Michael Zheng, while Portugal's Nuno Borges claimed his first round victory over Andrey Rublev with a 6-3, 6-4 win.
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