Overview
- Amanda Anisimova beat Alexandra Eala in a three-set third-round match after a 20-minute, 13‑deuce game, stopping Eala’s hot hard‑court run and ending her Cincinnati run.
- Anisimova recovered from early frustration during the match and will next face Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková in the fourth round.
- World number one Aryna Sabalenka was stunned by 20‑year‑old Sara Bejlek in straight sets, a result that reduces Sabalenka’s live margin at the top of the WTA rankings.
- Top men’s seed Alexander Zverev was upset by Tommy Paul, who saved a match point and won in three sets after a rain delay, reshaping the ATP draw in Cincinnati.
- Those late‑stage shocks are changing momentum and seeding ahead of the US Open and highlight workload and form questions for breakout players such as Eala and for established stars fighting to regain consistency.