Sloane Stephens advances to Cincinnati Open third round

Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion, advanced to the third round of the Cincinnati Open after defeating Anastasia Potapova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. This victory marks the first time Stephens has won consecutive tour-level matches since May 2024.

Following her win, Stephens is scheduled to face Marta Kostyuk in the Round of 32. Kostyuk secured her place in the third round by defeating Sofia Kenin with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Other notable advancements in the tournament include Iva Jovic, who defeated Tamara Korpatsch.