All four quarter-final matches at this year’s Cincinnati Masters are now complete! After Flavio Cobolli secured his spot earlier by defeating Tommy Paul 2-1 (2-6, 6-3, 6-4), we now have the remaining semi-finalists following a dramatic night session.
Fils Puts an End to Tirante’s Run
After a string of massive upsets in this tournament, Thiago Agustin Tirante has finally been stopped, and Arthur Fils was the man for the job. The French rising star swept the Argentine off the court much easier than expected, cruising to a dominant 2-0 victory (6-3, 6-2). The match was wrapped up in just 1 hour and 6 minutes.
| Match Statistics | T. A. Tirante | A. Fils (21) |
|---|---|---|
| Set Scores | 0 (3, 2) | 2 (6, 6) |
| Aces / Double Faults | 6 / 1 | 3 / 0 |
| 1st Serve In % | 46% | 62% |
| Win % on 1st Serve | 68% (15/22) | 83% (24/29) |
| Win % on 2nd Serve | 42% (11/26) | 72% (13/18) |
| Break Points Saved | 2/5 | 0/0 |
| Break Points Won | 0/0 | 3/5 |
| Winners / Unforced Errors | 11 / 22 | 14 / 18 |
| Total Points Won | 36 (38%) | 59 (62%) |
Nakashima Wins All-American Thriller Against Fritz
The American derby between Taylor Fritz and Brandon Nakashima delivered spectacular tennis and drama across three sets. Nakashima triumphed with a score of 2-1 (7-6, 4-6, 6-3). The first set featured an epic tie-break where both players had set points (Fritz at 6-5, 7-6, and 8-7), but Nakashima remained composed to win it 11-9. Incredibly, in a match lasting over two hours, both players won the exact same number of total points – exactly 97 each (50% – 50%).
| Match Statistics | T. Fritz (6) | B. Nakashima (27) |
|---|---|---|
| Set Scores | 1 (6, 6, 3) | 2 (7, 4, 6) |
| Aces / Double Faults | 22 / 3 | 13 / 4 |
| 1st Serve In % | 58% | 58% |
| Win % on 1st Serve | 85% (51/60) | 83% (43/52) |
| Break Points Saved | 1/3 | 4/6 |
| Winners / Unforced Errors | 41 / 34 | 25 / 25 |
| Total Points Won | 97 (50%) | 97 (50%) |
Tiafoe Breaks Musetti’s Resistance
In the final quarter-final, Frances Tiafoe defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in two tight sets, 7-6, 7-5. Tiafoe was exceptionally aggressive, hitting 36 winners and dominating the net, winning 27 out of 35 approaches. Musetti saved three match points in the final moments, but the American stayed focused to secure his spot among the final four.
| Match Statistics | L. Musetti (10) | F. Tiafoe (17) |
|---|---|---|
| Set Scores | 0 (6, 5) | 2 (7, 7) |
| Aces / Double Faults | 4 / 2 | 4 / 2 |
| 1st Serve In % | 52% | 44% |
| Winners / Unforced Errors | 17 / 22 | 36 / 38 |
| Net Points Won | 100% (3/3) | 77% (27/35) |
| Match Points Saved | 3 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 82 (47%) | 93 (53%) |
- 🇫🇷 A. Fils vs 🇮🇹 F. Cobolli
- 🇺🇸 F. Tiafoe vs 🇺🇸 B. Nakashima (Guaranteed all-American final!)
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