Rising stars and established champions lit up the courts in Cincinnati as the Round of 16 continued, with Terence Atmane delivering yet another upset, while Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner powered through to the quarterfinals.
French qualifier Terence Atmane extended his dream run with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Holger Rune. Showing no signs of nerves against the top-10 seed, Atmane overwhelmed the Dane with fearless baseline hitting and consistent aggression. The win marks his second consecutive upset of a seeded player, after taking down Taylor Fritz, and secures him a historic quarterfinal berth at a Masters 1000 event.
Meanwhile, home favorite Ben Shelton thrilled the Cincinnati crowd with a hard-fought victory over Jiri Lehecka. Leaning on his booming serve and explosive forehand, Shelton battled through tense rallies and pressure moments to book his spot in the next round. His ability to maintain composure in the key stages of both sets underscored his growing maturity on tour.
Top seed Jannik Sinner had no such trouble in his clash against Felix Auger-Aliassime, racing through a 6-0, 6-2 win. The Italian was clinical from start to finish, dictating play with precision and leaving little room for the Canadian to find any rhythm. The victory reinforced Sinner’s status as the man to beat in Cincinnati, as he continues his dominant form into the latter stages of the tournament.
With Atmane, Shelton, and Sinner all advancing, the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal lineup promises fireworks, blending breakout stories with established elite talent.
