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Qualifier Atmane Stuns Rune to Set Semifinal Clash With Sinner

The French qualifier’s run guarantees his first entry into the ATP top 100 after back-to-back top-10 victories

Le Français Térence Atmane lors de son succès face au Danois Holger Rune, en quart de finale du tournoi de Cincinnati, le 14 août 2025
Le Français Térence Atmane lors du tournoi de Toronto, le 29 juillet 2025
Térence Atmane lors de son quart de finale à Cincinnati, le 14 août 2025.
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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.