Sinner Reaches Cincinnati Quarterfinals, Extends Impressive 2024 Season

Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, continued his impressive 2024 season by reaching the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday. Sinner defeated American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 7-5, saving all eight break points he faced.

Sinner attributed his victory to his forehand, which he used to push Michelsen back and control the court. "I tried to push a bit more with the forehand when I had the chance," Sinner said. "The court is quite slippery and fast, so the more flat you can play sometimes, the better it is."

Despite missing the Paris Olympics due to tonsilitis, Sinner has been in excellent form this season, reaching the quarterfinals or better in all 10 tournaments he has played. He is now 45-5 on the year, including a victory at the Australian Open.

Sinner's next opponent will be Jordan Thompson, while Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lorenzo Musetti. Tiafoe has had a mixed North American hard-court swing, but he is now one win away from reaching the semifinals in Cincinnati.

In other action, Daniil Medvedev and Jiri Lehecka will face off for a spot in the quarterfinals. Medvedev is the 2019 Cincinnati champion, while Lehecka is a rising star who recently reached the semifinals of Wimbledon.

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