Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
French Open champion Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare against Terrance Atmane while Venus and Serena Williams lose on their doubles return.
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‘A crazy day’
Two-time Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina shook off two one-hour rain stoppages to beat Magdalena Frech 6-4, 7-6 (7/2).
“It was a crazy day, to be honest, coming out every time into clouds and humidity,” Rybakina said. “I was on top of the ball in the tie-break but it was a difficult one.
“I had the opportunities on the three match points but when you are tired it’s difficult to keep concentration.”
There were also wins for Iga Swiatek and tournament number three Jesica Pegula.
Former world number one and defending champion Swiatek was done hours before the poor weather, turning the tables after losing the first set in defeating Maria Sakkari 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Pegula, a 2024 finalist, dispatched US compatriot Emma Navarro 7-5, 6-2, ending with an ace.