Rafael Nadal loss has been reframed by Borna Coric run
Four-time US Open women’s singles champion Martina Navratilova believes that Rafael Nadal’s second round exit in Cincinnati has been reframed by the run Borna Coric went on.
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Borna Coric stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas to complete fairytale title triumph at the Cincinnati Masters
Borna Coric capped a fairytale week as he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas to lift the Cincinnati title and become the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion in history. The Croatian, who arrived in Ohio sitting at 152 on the ATP ladder and on a protected ranking, followed up his stunning triumphs over Rafael Nadal, Roberto Bautista Agut, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Britain’s Cameron Norrie by defeating the No.4 seed 7-6(0) 6-2 in one hour and 55 minutes. Ad It is Coric’s third ATP title and his maiden one at this level having lost his only previous Masters final to Novak Djokovic in Shanghai back in 2018.
Watch: Roger Federer's On Court Video Goes Viral, Fans Say "The King Is Back"
Legendary tennis star Roger Federer has been out of action since he was knocked out of Wimbledon last year. Multiple knee surgeries have kept him away from the court for over a year, but fans remain hopeful of one last dance from the 20-time Grand Slam winner. So when, on Sunday, the 41-year-old Swiss maestro took to Instagram to share a video of him having a practice session on a court, it sent his fans into a tizzy. In the video, Federer can be seen playing a few shots with some funky music playing in the background.
Cameron Norrie hits career-high ranking despite Cincinnati loss
Cameron Norrie will hit a new career-high ranking of nine despite losing to Borna Coric in the semi-finals of the Western and Southern Open.
‘An obstacle like Daniil is never easy’ – Stefanos Tsitsipas braced for difficult Daniil Medvedev challenge
Stefanos Tsitsipas is braced for a difficult challenge when he takes on world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final of the Cincinnati Open on Saturday. The No.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up Cincinnati quarter-final against Cameron Norrie
The Spanish teenager is yet to drop a set in Cincinnati.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Marin Cilic at Cincinnati Open to set up Cameron Norrie quarter-final clash
Carlos Alcaraz says his confidence is “pretty high” as he won in straight sets against Marin Cilic in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters. Alcaraz, who can surpass Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev as world No. 2 in the ATP rankings if he becomes champion in Cincinnati, beat Cilic 7-6(4) 6-1.
Novak Djokovic has edge over Rafael Nadal in GOAT race despite ‘rough year’ – Barbara Schett
Novak Djokovic is in pole position to win the so-called GOAT race for a record number of Grand Slam men’s singles titles in the Open Era, according to Barbara Schett, as the Serbian looks well placed to outlast Rafael Nadal physically. The record is currently held by Nadal, who has claimed 22 major victories during his 17-year career. Ad Djokovic has won 21 Grand Slam titles, but he looks unlikely to get the chance to equal the record at the US Open later this month.