Three-set wins by Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula cap big day for Americans at Cincinnati Open
MASON, Ohio (AP) — American tennis players Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula secured three-set wins on Wednesday, marking a successful day for Americans at the Cincinnati Open. Paul overcame a set deficit to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, with the match delayed by rain for nearly 90 minutes. He will face Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals.
Pegula triumphed over Romanian Sorana Cirstea, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, marking her 43rd WTA Tour win of 2026. She will face fellow American Amanda Anisimova, who defeated Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, 6-1, 6-4, in their quarterfinal.
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