Jack Draper beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Cincinnati Open

British tennis player Jack Draper delivered an impressive performance at the Cincinnati Open, overcoming world number 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas to advance to the third round. After losing the first set, Draper regrouped in the second, capitalizing on a double fault from Tsitsipas to break serve and level the match. The 22-year-old faced early pressure in the deciding set but managed to hold serve despite three break points against him, showcasing his resilience. As the match progressed, Tsitsipas appeared to gain the upper hand with a break in the ninth game. However, a time violation and another double fault allowed Draper to recover, bringing the score to 5-5. Reflecting on his performance, Draper noted the challenging conditions, describing the courts as the fastest he had ever played on. He credited his grit and determination for the victory, expressing pride in his ability to overcome early struggles. In other matches, Hubert Hurkacz edged past Yoshihito Nishioka, who received a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Zverev, and Holger Rune all secured their spots in the last 16 with straight-set victories. American Ben Shelton thrilled local fans with a hard-fought win over Tomas Martin Etcheverry, while Grigor Dimitrov faced an unexpected defeat against Hungary's Fabian Marozsan. In the WTA event, defending champion Coco Gauff suffered a surprising first-round exit at the hands of Yulia Putintseva, who rallied to win in a closely contested match.