Tiafoe books Nakashima clash, Bejlek to face Gauff in Cincinnati semis
CINCINNATI, Aug 21 - Frances Tiafoe advanced to the Cincinnati Open semi-finals after defeating 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2) 7-5, in a hard-fought match that lasted over two hours and four match points in humid conditions. This victory sets up a clash with fellow American, Brandon Nakashima, who shocked sixth seed Taylor Fritz 7-6(9) 4-6 6-3 in the same event.
Tiafoe's win marks his first semi-final appearance in a Cincinnati Open semi-final. Meanwhile, in the women's draw, Sara Bejlek followed her upset of world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a comeback win over Madison Keys 3-6 6-4 7-6(5), earning a place in her first WTA 1000 semi-final. Bejlek will face American Coco Gauff in the semi-final, after Gauff's straight-sets win over Marta Kostyuk.
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