Cincinnati Open: Zverev advances to round of 16

The Cincinnati Open continues with significant action in the ATP and WTA Masters 1000 draws. Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced to the round of 16 after a hard-fought victory against Frenchman Terence Atmane, winning 7-6 (4), 7-6 (8). Zverev, who is preparing for the US Open, noted that the match was a step up from his opener. He is set to face Tommy Paul in the next round.

In doubles, the Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori secured their place in the round of 16 by defeating Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot in a match disrupted by rain, finishing 7-6 (10), 3-6, 10-5. Conversely, the Italian duo of Lorenzo Musetti and Matteo Arnaldi were eliminated by Luciano Darderi and Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

Other notable results include 19-year-old Rafael Jodar advancing to the fourth round after defeating Alejandro Tabilo, and Alex de Minaur overcoming rain delays to beat Arthur Fery. On the women's side, tournament favorites such as Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are scheduled for upcoming third-round matches.