Round of 16 play at the Cincinnati Open delivered drama, upsets, and smooth progress for some of the tournament’s biggest names.
Alexander Zverev advanced after a truncated battle with Karen Khachanov. The German took the first set 6-3 before Khachanov was forced to retire early in the second due to injury. While the contest ended prematurely, Zverev maintained sharp form and moved comfortably into the quarterfinals.
The day’s biggest shock came from French qualifier Terence Atmane, who extended his dream run with a straight-sets victory over Taylor Fritz. Atmane’s fearless baseline hitting and relentless energy dismantled the American’s rhythm, sending the No. 8 seed crashing out. The 22-year-old has quickly become the breakout star of the tournament, reaching his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal.
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz kept his title ambitions on track with a composed win over Benjamin Bonzi, 6-4, 6-3. The Spaniard controlled the baseline exchanges and converted key break points in both sets, extending his flawless record this week and reinforcing his status as a favorite for the title.
With Zverev, Atmane, and Alcaraz all advancing, the quarterfinal lineup in Cincinnati is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent years, blending established stars with rising talents. Fans can expect a high-octane finish as the tournament edges closer to its climax.
