Overview

• Térence Atmane, ranked No. 136, won seven straight matches in Cincinnati after advancing through qualifying to reach the Masters 1000 semifinals.
• He upset world No. 4 Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, firing 13 aces and calling it the biggest win of his career.
• He followed with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over No. 9 Holger Rune to become the first Frenchman to reach the Cincinnati semis since 2019.
• His breakthrough week will lift him into the ATP top 100 for the first time and earn him at least $332,160 in prize money.
• Atmane now prepares to face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Saturday’s semifinal, where his powerful left-handed forehand and serve will be tested.