Mannarino Shocks Paul to Reach Cincinnati Round of 16
Hey everyone, let’s talk about a pretty exciting development at the Cincinnati Open. Adrian Mannarino has just pulled off a major upset, knocking out Tommy Paul, who’s ranked world No. 16. It was one of those matches that really shows why tennis is so unpredictable. Mannarino dropped the first set 5-7 but then came back strong, taking the next two sets 6-3, 6-4. With this win, Mannarino has now reached the Round of 16 in Cincinnati, and at 37, he’s become the sixth-oldest male player to make it this far in the tournament. That’s an incredible achievement and a testament to his experience and perseverance on the court.
The day in Cincinnati has been packed with action. Jannik Sinner continued his impressive streak, defeating Gabriel Diallo in straight sets, which marks his ninth consecutive win and his seventh at this tournament. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka went through an absolute thriller against Emma Raducanu. The match stretched over three hours, ending 7-6, 4-6, 7-6. Raducanu fought valiantly, and even though she didn’t come out on top, her performance showed she’s in great form heading into the US Open.
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Other notable results included Madison Keys dispatching Aoi Ito in just over an hour, while Terence Atmane upset Joao Fonseca to reach his first Masters Round of 16. Benjamin Bonzi also scored a big win against Stefanos Tsitsipas, highlighting yet another surprise of the day. And we can’t forget Taylor Fritz, who overcame Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets after some earlier interruptions due to a power issue at the venue.
Coming back to Mannarino, this victory is especially impressive considering his recent results. He hadn’t won any hard-court tournaments this year and was eliminated early in his last outing at the National Bank Open. So beating a top-20 player like Tommy Paul really shows that, even at 37, he can still compete with the best. The Round of 16 now sets up a tantalizing clash against Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1. On paper, Sinner is heavily favored, but if there’s one thing tennis has taught us, it’s that anything can happen when the players step onto the court.
So, Cincinnati is shaping up to be a tournament full of surprises, epic battles, and some real crowd-pleasers. Mannarino’s run is one story, Sabalenka’s endurance is another, and Sinner’s dominance is yet another. The next few rounds are going to be unmissable, and it’s a great reminder that in tennis, age, ranking, or past form don’t always tell the full story once the match begins.
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