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Nakashima rallies past Fritz to reach back-to-back Masters semis

Nakashima rallies past Fritz to reach back-to-back Masters semis

CINCINNATI, Aug 21: Brandon Nakashima outplayed Taylor Fritz 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 to secure his place in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, setting up a rematch against familiar opponent Frances Tiafoe. The U.S. Open approaches as Nakashima, who has reached the last four at back-to-back Masters 1000 events, extends his impressive run on North American hard courts. Tiafoe, seeking to bounce back from early exits in Washington and Montreal due to a wrist injury, won their previous encounter 6-1.

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