Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka wins but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over
Aryna Sabalenka secured a quick victory at the Cincinnati Open, advancing to the fourth round with a dominant performance. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev was eliminated after a frustrating match against Brandon Nakashima, during which he lost his composure.
Why it matters
The results impact the world rankings for top tennis players ahead of the upcoming US Open.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Aryna Sabalenka won the Cincinnati Open title in 2024
World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev could not hide his frustration after missing three match points in a surprise defeat.
Sabalenka did not face a break point in a 6-1 6-3 win over China's Wang Xinyu.
The Belarusian lost only six points in eight service games and committed just five unforced errors to 17 winners in a composed performance.
It was Sabalenka's easiest win for some time following her fourth-round Wimbledon exit and an early loss in Canada last week.
"To get this win in under an hour [is] an insane result and I'm so happy to be through," the 28-year-old said.
"I think I really trusted myself and I was going for my shots without overthinking.
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