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Nakashima Pounds Fritz, Bejlek Beats Keys in Cincinnati Upsets

  • Brandon Nakashima and Frances Tiafoe secured quarterfinal victories on Friday to set up an all-American men's semifinal at the Cincinnati Open, marking the first time two Americans have reached the men's semifinals in Cincinnati since 2010.
  • Tiafoe overcame Italian Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 7-5 in straight sets, while Nakashima rallied from a break down in the deciding set to defeat sixth-seeded American Taylor Fritz 7-6 4-6 6-3.
  • Unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek advanced to her first WTA semifinal by defeating American Madison Keys 3-6 6-4 7-6, backing up her upset of world number one Aryna Sabalenka from the previous round.
  • Fourth-Seeded American Coco Gauff reached the semifinals after defeating Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2 in 70 minutes, expressing optimism about American success. "Hopefully, you know, we can have a double title win," Gauff said.
  • The semifinals feature Nakashima facing Tiafoe in an all-American clash, while Bejlek meets Gauff for a final spot. Players sharpen their form ahead of the Open, which starts later this month.
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Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men’s semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.

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