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  "id": 1828314,
  "title": "Gauff finds a way into the Cincinnati fourth round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/gauff-finds-a-way-into-the-cincinnati-fourth-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T23:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/19/gauff-finds-a-way-into-the-cincinnati-fourth-round"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The 2023 champion battles through a tougher second set after a sizzling start to beat Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (7/3).",
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        "title": "Gauff finds a way into the Cincinnati fourth round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/gauff-finds-a-way-into-the-cincinnati-fourth-round-1830924",
        "published": "2026-08-18T23:23:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}