The Cincinnati Open 2025 delivered an action-packed Round of 64, blending dominant wins from the game’s elite with shocking upsets that reshaped the draw. Fans in Mason, Ohio, witnessed power tennis, gritty comebacks, and breakthrough moments.
Carlos Alcaraz showed his fighting spirit, overcoming Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur in a tense three-setter, 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, shaking off a mid-match dip to close strong.
Ben Shelton, the home favorite, advanced after Camilo Ugo Carabelli retired mid-match, setting up a high-stakes next round.
Alexander Zverev stayed in control from start to finish, defeating young American Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3, 6-3.
The shock of the day came when Adam Walton produced a fearless display to topple former champion Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling 6-7(0), 6-4, 6-1 victory. It was a career-defining moment for the Australian.
Another upset saw Reilly Opelka outhit sixth seed Alex de Minaur, sealing a straight-sets win 7-6(6), 6-4 with booming serves and clutch tiebreak play.
Other strong performances came from Karen Khachanov, Jakub Mensik, Jiri Lehecka, Alexei Popyrin, Luca Nardi, Hamad Medjedovic, Brandon Nakashima, and Francisco Comesana, each securing their spots in the Round of 32.
Round of 64 Key Results
- Carlos Alcaraz def. Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
- Ben Shelton def. Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ret.) 6-3, 3-1
- Alexander Zverev def. Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3, 6-3
- Adam Walton def. Daniil Medvedev 6-7(0), 6-4, 6-1
- Reilly Opelka def. Alex de Minaur 7-6(6), 6-4
- Karen Khachanov def. Valentin Royer 6-4, 7-6(6)
- Jakub Mensik def. Ethan Quinn 6-4, 6-2
- Jiri Lehecka def. Tristan Boyer 4-6, 6-1, 6-4
- Luca Nardi def. Denis Shapovalov 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4
- Brandon Nakashima def. Alexander Blockx 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5)
- Francisco Comesana def. Luciano Darderi (ret.) 6-4, 3-1
- Alexei Popyrin def. Martin Landaluce 7-6(3), 6-3
- Hamad Medjedovic def. Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-6(3)
- Roberto Bautista Agut def. Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-3
- Jenson Brooksby def. Arthur Cazaux 7-5, 6-1
The stage is now set for a thrilling Round of 32, where the mix of heavy hitters and hungry challengers promises more fireworks in Cincinnati.
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