After a rough start to the year, Świątek (+310) is now basically neck and neck odds-wise with Sabalenka (+290), who is, again, the defending US Open champion. If anyone can unseat Sabalenka, it sure feels like Świątek is the most likely to do it.

It was only the third time the Cincinnati Open men’s final ended in a retirement, and the first since 2011 when Novak Djokovic stopped playing in the second set because of a shoulder injury.

Ten seeded players were in action during the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals Aug. 15. Here's how the action unfolded in Mason.

Carlos Alcaraz knows that he risked more than expected against Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the 'Cincinnati Open', but he overcame the difficulties and qualified for the semifinals in Ohio also thanks to some gifts from the Russian player in the decisive moment of the challenge.

Carlos Alcaraz's Cincinnati Open quarter-final match against Andrey Rublev was halted for an emergency in the stands. The Spaniard held to lead 1-0 in the deciding set when chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani realised someone in the crowd was struggling, and raced over to bring them water and an umbrella.

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open, matching a historic milestone previously achieved only by Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev preview, H2H and odds ahead of Friday'squarterfinal matchup at the Cincinnati Open.The post Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev, Cincinnati Open Preview, H2H & Oddsappeared first on Heavy Sports.

But Carlos Alcaraz isn’t bothered by the hot weather. A former finalist in Cincinnati, the world No. 2 is through to the round of 16, and he’s using the tough conditions to his advantage, making his rivals “struggle” even more.