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  "id": 2492738,
  "title": "Tiafoe books Nakashima clash, Bejlek to face Gauff in Cincinnati semis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/tiafoe-books-nakashima-clash-bejlek-to-face-gauff-in-cincinnati-semis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T22:53:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/tiafoe-books-nakashima-clash-bejlek-face-gauff-in-cincinnati-semis-6334361"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Nakashima rallies past Fritz to reach back-to-back Masters semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/nakashima-rallies-past-fritz-to-reach-back-to-back-masters-semis",
        "published": "2026-08-21T22:53:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nakashima rallies past Fritz to reach back-to-back Masters semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/nakashima-rallies-past-fritz-to-reach-back-to-back-masters-semis-2449636",
        "published": "2026-08-21T23:16:00.000Z"
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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."
}