Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams in straight sets in Cincinnati
Emma Raducanu defeated Serena Williams 6-4 6-0 in their first and likely last encounter on the court.
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Serena Williams' run in Cincinnati short-lived, as Emma Raducanu posts Round 1 win in straight sets
MASON, Ohio — Serena Williams lost in the opening-round match of the penultimate tournament of her career Tuesday, but was still given a hero's send-off following the 6-4, 6-0 defeat to Emma Raducanu at the Western & Southern Open.
Kyrgios overcomes tricky Davidovich Fokina in Cincinnati opener
CINCINNATI: Nick Kyrgios began the last major US Open tune-up with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters. The Australian marched through with 29 winners — including 10 aces — and three breaks of the Spaniard’s serve to reach the second round. The 28th-ranked Kyrgios has won all 11 of his first-round matches this season and won his 22nd match since returning to the ATP in June after skipping the clay season.
Kyrgios keeps cool to set up clash with Fritz in Cincinnati
Nick Kyrgios quickly regained his composure after losing his temper during a 7-5 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Cincinnati Open, where he will face hard-hitting American Taylor Fritz.
Nick Kyrgios explains change in mentality as he cracks injury joke after Cincinnati win
Nick Kyrgios has explained the change in his mentality that has helped him enjoy a successful 2022 season following his first-round win in Cincinnati. The world No 28 advanced with a 7-5 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and cracked an injury joke about his back as he provided a fitness update.
Nick Kyrgios gives verdict on Emma Raducanu vs Serena Williams as he admits he won't watch
Nick Kyrgios previewed the upcoming Cincinnati Open clash between Emma Raducanu and Serena Williams despite admitting he wouldn't be watching the blockbuster first-round match. The world No 28 rounded off the day session on the main stadium court with a 7-5 6-4 victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, making way for the popcorn night session clash.
Naomi Osaka makes 2nd straight early exit at Cincinnati Open
Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open preparations suffered another setback when the former world No. 1 was swept aside 6-4, 7-5 by China's Zhang Shuai in the Cincinnati Open first round on Tuesday.
Naomi Osaka loses to Zhang Shuai at Cincinnati Open in first round for back-to-back defeats ahead of US Open
Naomi Osaka has been beaten 6-4 7-5 by Zhang Shuai on Centre Court at the Cincinnati Open. The former world No.1 has been eliminated from back-to-back tournaments at the first-round stage for the first time since 2018, and when that happened she went on to win the US Open in the next event.