Cincinnati Open 2025 Day 7 Recap

The spherical of 16 in Cincinnati was a combined bag of strong wins by the highest seeds, a giant upset and two extra mid-match retirements, which means there have been 7 and counting up to now.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz each powered into the quarter-finals in straight units, with the defending champion overcoming a artful Adrian Mannarino after a prolonged rain delay, and the Spaniard producing his sharpest efficiency of the week to oust fortunate loser Luca Nardi.

Qualifier Terence Atmane stole the headlines by toppling fourth seed Taylor Fritz in three units, persevering with his dream run, whereas Holger Rune superior when Frances Tiafoe retired early within the second set with a again situation. Alexander Zverev moved previous Karen Khachanov, who pulled the plug down a set and a double break.

The day additionally started with Ben Shelton finishing his rain-delayed third-round win over Roberto Bautista Agut, and he’ll face Jiri Lehecka tomorrow within the bought remaining spherical of the 16-match.

Full recap from day seven beneath.

Day Seven Cincinnati Open 2025 Spherical of 16 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Jannik Sinner (1)
Adrian Mannarino (Q)
6-4 7-6(4)

Felix Auger-Aliassime (23)
Benjamin Bonzi
6-4 6-3

Terence Atmane (Q)
Taylor Fritz (4)
3-6 7-5 6-3

Holger Rune (7)
Frances Tiafoe (10)
6-4 3-1 RET

Alexander Zverev (3)
Karen Khachanov (14)
7-5 3-0 RET

Andrey Rublev (9)
Francisco Comesana
6-2 6-3

Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Luca Nardi (LL)
6-1 6-4

Key Matches

Carlos Alcaraz def. Luca Nardi, 6-1, 6-4

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-4 rout of fortunate loser Luca Nardi.

Alcaraz hadn’t overly impressed in his opening matches, however this was his finest up to now, making a fast begin after which recovering 2-4 down within the second set to grab management. The Spaniard subsequent faces Andrey Rublev.

I believe this match was the most effective up to now for me on this event. Initially of the event, I simply actually wished to get higher day-after-day, after each observe and each match. I believe I’m doing it, which I’m actually proud about. I’m simply actually proud of the best way I felt the ball right this moment and the best way that I moved. Alcaraz on his win.

Jannik Sinner def. Adrian Mannarino, 6-4, 7-6(4)

Jannik Sinner maintained his bid to defend the title by defeating qualifier Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 7-6(4) to achieve the quarter-finals.

Mannarino at all times offers opponents one thing to consider, and alongside his artful sport, Sinner was additionally examined by a two-hour, 45-minute rain delay.

Nonetheless, it’s now 4-0 within the H2H and Sinner’s ball placing is just too strong, with the one actual blemish on yesterday being when he did not serve out the match at 6-5.

He’s a really robust opponent. Very totally different from different opponents, not solely as a result of he’s a lefty however how he hits the ball. It is vitally low. I simply tried to serve nicely and tried to see what I might do within the return video games. He was serving very nicely, particularly on the Advert aspect, on the large one was very exact. I modified the place, making an attempt to make him really feel uncomfortable. I struggled a bit to shut it out, however this may occur on this sport and I’m very glad to be within the subsequent spherical. Sinner on his win.

Alexander Zverev def. Karen Khachanov, 7-5, 3-0 (Ret.)

Alexander Zverev superior when 14th seed Karen Khachanov retired at 7-5, 3-0 after 70 minutes, hampered by an undisclosed harm.

The 2021 champion, avenging his Toronto semi-final loss to Khachanov, broke late within the first set and dominated early within the second earlier than the stoppage.

Sascha has been serving beautifully up to now, once more profitable 80% behind his first serve, and he’ll have to maintain that up in opposition to Shelton or Lehecka within the quarter finals.

Terence Atmane def. Taylor Fritz, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3

Qualifier Terence Atmane shocked fourth seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 to achieve his first ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final.

The Frenchman fired 13 aces and received 82% of first-serve factors, and regardless of his non-existent document on tour this season, he’s run by Nishioka, Cobolli, and Fonseca as he seems to be to copy a Borna Coric-type event from 2022.