Zverev advances at Cincinnati while Williams sisters fall

Alexander Zverev advanced to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters, where he secured his 46th win of the season. The German defeated Terrance Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (8/6) on Monday, showcasing his aggressive play.

Meanwhile, the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, faced a challenging doubles match against Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine. Despite their combined 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals, the sisters lost 6-2, 1-6, 10-8. Venus double-faulted during the third set tie-breaker, costing her the match.

Other notable results included Alex de Minaur's victory over Arthur Fery, Rafael Jodar's dominant win over Alejandro Tabilo, and Thiago Tirante's triumph over Martin Landaluce. Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Jessica Pegula also secured their spots in the next rounds of the tournament.