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Sinner and Alcaraz Advance in Cincinnati as Djokovic Remains on Break

Their wins underline their hard-court momentum in the US Open buildup following Opelka and Shelton upsets

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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner opened his title defense with a 6-1, 6-1 rout of Daniel Elahi Galan in 59 minutes, marking his fastest completed ATP victory to reach the third round.
  • Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a second-set dip to defeat Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 and secure his spot in the last 32.
  • Reilly Opelka snapped a five-match losing streak to Alex de Minaur with a 7-6(6), 6-4 upset that reshapes the top half of the draw.
  • Ben Shelton moved into the third round when Camilo Ugo Carabelli retired 6-3, 3-1 with a knee injury, extending the American’s hot hard-court form.
  • Novak Djokovic has skipped both North American Masters events to rest and focus on mixed doubles before resuming his US Open singles campaign.