Cincinnati Open: Top Seeds in Action, Upsets Abound
MASON − The third round of the Cincinnati Open continues on Tuesday, August 18 from the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Monday's session featured several thrilling matches between tennis' biggest stars. Serena Williams made her first Cincinnati Open appearance since 2022, partnering with sister Venus in doubles. However, the Williams sisters fell in a three-set tiebreaker to Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk.
Cincinnati Open: Top Seeds in Action, Upsets Abound
On the ATP side, top-seeded Alexander Zverev secured a spot in the quarterfinals with a tight win over France's Terence Atmane. Tuesday's singles draw features five top 5 seeds in Action, including former WTA champions Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka.
In the Round of 32, ATP No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev will face American Brandon Nakashima on Grandstand. Follow the action as The Enquirer provides real-time updates from Mason.
Minute by minute:
- Nuno Borges, seeded 0-5 against Andrey Rublev, pulls off a surprise win in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, in just 1 hour, 12 minutes.
- Unseeded Nuno Borges takes the opening set against No. 13 seed Andrey Rublev on Center Court, 6-3.
- American Madison Keys, the WTA No. 20 seed, dominates the first set against No. 33 seed Katerina Siniakova on Grandstand, 6-1.
How to watch the 2026 Cincinnati Open:
- TV: Tennis Channel
- Streaming: Fubo
2026 Cincinnati Open schedule:
Tuesday, August 18: Third Round (Day), Third Round (Night)
Wednesday, August 19: Round of 16 (Day), Round of 16 (Night)
Thursday, August 20: Quarterfinals (Day), Quarterfinals (Night)
Friday, August 21: Quarterfinals (Day), Quarterfinals (Night)
Saturday, August 22: Semifinals (Day), Semifinals (Night)
Sunday, August 23: Finals (Day)