The pair of Karen Khachanov and Denis Shapovalov defeated Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (12/14), 10-6 in the first round of the men's doubles at the Cincinnati Masters 2022 on Monday. Rain had interrupted the match but the players and the crowd rather enjoyed the stoppage. All four of Khachanov, Shapovalov, Middelkoop and Bopanna left no stone unturned to entertain the fans present on the court. It all started with Khachanov showing his dance moves to the spectators when the music was played during the delay.