{
  "id": 2045411,
  "title": "Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/top-seed-zverev-bundled-out-by-paul-in-rain-hit-cincinnati-upset",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/20/top-seed-zverev-bundled-out-by-paul-in-rain-hit-cincinnati-upset"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CINCINNATI: Tommy Paul, a rising star from the United States, stunned top seed Alexander Zverev in a rain-soaked exhibition at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The match, which lasted over two and a half hours, saw Paul save a crucial match point and come back from 4-6, 7-6 (8/6) to win 6-4. The game was interrupted twice due to rain, with additional pauses to dry the court. Paul, who has previously defeated Zverev in their past four encounters, credited his aggressive play and strong serves for his victory. He anticipates building on this momentum as he prepares for the upcoming US Open. Zverev's German opponent, Roland Garros runner-up Flavio Cobolli, outlasted Spanish star Rafael Jodar in a grueling three-setter to secure his second quarter-final of the season. Cobolli's victory sets him up to face Thiago Tirante, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the second round. Meanwhile, women's champion Iga Swiatek continued her impressive run, advancing to her fourth consecutive quarter-final at Cincinnati.",
  "summary": "Tommy Paul reaches the quarter-finals with his third win over Alexander Zverev, saving a match point in a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 win.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/top-seed-zverev-bundled-out-by-paul-in-rain-hit-cincinnati-upset-2046087",
        "published": "2026-08-19T23:30:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Three-set wins by Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula cap big day for Americans at Cincinnati Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/three-set-wins-by-tommy-paul-and-jessica-pegula-cap-big-day-for",
        "published": "2026-08-20T02:06:26.000Z"
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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."
}