Alcaraz Advances to Third Round of Cincinnati Open

Cincinnati: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Cincinnati Open after defeating Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 2-6, 6-3. According to Qatar News Agency, Germany's Alexander Zverev also progressed in the tournament with a victory over American Nishesh Basavareddy, securing a 6-3, 6-3 win. On the other hand, the competition saw the exits of several notable players. Australia's Alex de Minaur was defeated by American Reilly Opelka with scores of 6-7, 4-6. Russia's Daniil Medvedev faced a loss against Australia's Adam Walton, ending the match with scores of 7-6, 4-6, 1-6. In the women's competitions, Poland's Iga Swiatek, the Wimbledon winner, reached the round of 16 as Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk withdrew from their match. Additionally, American Coco Gauff advanced by defeating China's Xinyu Wang 6-3, 6-2.