Jannik Sinner Overwhelms Auger Aliassime with Dominant Performance in Cincinnati

The world number one breezed through the first set and recovered quickly after dropping serve early in the second set, winning the match in just 71 minutes. This marks his eighth consecutive win at the event and 30th win of the season.

“I felt great on the court today,” said Sinner, who turns 24 on Saturday, adding, “Every day can be different. Let’s see what I can accomplish in the semis.”

Sinner, playing his first tournament since his Wimbledon victory, will face either French qualifier Terence Atmane or Danish seventh seed Holger Rune for a place in the final.

Auger-Aliassime struggled, particularly in the first set, committing three double faults in the final game. After losing serve early in the second set, Sinner managed to level at 2-all and eventually secured the win as Auger-Aliassime double-faulted on match point.

“I served well today, which was crucial,” Sinner commented. “Although there was a small dip in the second set, I’m happy I managed to break back. Auger-Aliassime is a tough opponent with great movement and serving skills.”

In the women’s matches, French Open champion Coco Gauff defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarter-finals. After a bye in the previous round, Gauff showed minimal rust.

“I could have executed more first serves in the second set, but overall I hit numerous aces and unreturnables,” said Gauff. The 2023 Cincinnati champion continued, “I’m happy with my progress and I’m aiming to keep improving.”

Gauff, broken once in each set, secured her spot in the last eight with a decisive break as Bronzetti made an error, closing the match after 79 minutes.

Gauff will face seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, who defeated 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-1, 6-2, to proceed to the next round. Krejcikova received treatment for her left foot during the match, affecting her movement.

Paolini, the 2024 Roland Garros and Wimbledon finalist, won seven consecutive games, leading 4-0 in the second set, and advanced by overcoming a 0-30 disadvantage in the final game.

“Krejcikova is a formidable player, but she wasn’t at her best today,” Paolini said. “I’m pleased I maintained focus until the match’s end.”

Gauff, who triumphed over Paolini here two years ago to claim the title, will enter her third 1000-level quarter-final of the season following Madrid and Rome.

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