Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Retires Against João Sousa

There was drama on the courts of the Cincinnati Masters today as Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ADF) was forced to retire mid-match against Portugal’s João Sousa. ADF, who had won the first set 6-4 and was leading 4-0 in the second, suddenly started to struggle.

“ADF had to pause after each ball change, exchanged his rackets (not always in a friendly tone), tried to finish points as quickly as possible. Sousa, who initially seemed destined for a straightforward defeat, managed to turn the match around by sticking to steady play.” 247sports.news

Sousa took five games in a row, winning the match 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-4.

Jannik Sinner’s Quickest Match Ever

On the brighter side, Italian sensation Jannik Sinner won his quickest match to date, defeating Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in just 59 minutes. This is Sinner’s shortest match in his career.

Other Notable Results

• Frances Tiafoe started his title defense with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Roberto Carballes Baena.
• Taylor Fritz also progressed with a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Emilio Nava.
• However, two top seeds were sent packing: Casper Ruud lost to Taro Daniel 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-2, and Lorenzo Musetti was beaten by Benjamin Bonzi 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4).

Looking Ahead

Sinner will next face GabrielDiallo, who upset Sebastian Baez. Tiafoe will face Ugo Humbert, while Fritz takes onogenic American Sebastian Korda.

FAQ

• Who won between Davidovich Fokina and João Sousa? João Sousa won 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-4.
• What was the score of Jannik Sinner’s quickest match? Jannik Sinner won 6-1, 6-1.

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Pro Tip

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