Cincinnati Masters Final – Alexander Zverev Wins Masters: Alexander Zverev eases past Andrey Rublev in straight sets to win the Cincinnati Masters title- Alexander Zverev cruised past Andrey Rublev to lift his 5th ATP Masters 1000 title. He defeated the Russian in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 the first German champion in Cincinnati since Boris Becker in 1985.
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Cincinnati Masters Final: Ahead of US Open, Alexander Zverev & Ash Barty wins Cincinnati Masters in style
Cincinnati Masters Final – Alexander Zverev Wins Masters: The World No. 5 had never won a match in six previous appearances at the tournament but produced high-quality tennis all week to back up his Olympic singles gold medal in Tokyo and capture his fourth tour-level trophy of the season.
“The first win I ever had on these courts was on Wednesday, four days ago, and now I have my first title here,” Zverev said in his on-court interview. “It has been an incredible week, a lot of great matches. It is an incredible feeling going into the US Open.”
Zverev, who the night before rallied from a double break down in the third set against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals, extended his winning streak to 11 matches. He also stretched his ATP Head2Head Series against Rublev to 5-0. The third seed was aggressive throughout against Rublev, firing six aces and winning 93 per cent (26/28) of points behind his first delivery to record victory in 59 minutes.
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“I was playing pretty good tennis,” Zverev added. “I did not do a big celebration because I know how Andrey feels as well because we have been best friends since we were 11 years old and I know he is seeking his first Masters 1000 win, but it is going to come very soon I think.
“I don’t want to get ahead of myself yet. I won the gold medal and just won a Masters, which I am very happy about and am looking forward to New York.”
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Cincinnati Masters Final: Ahead of US Open, Alexander Zverev & Ash Barty wins Cincinnati Masters in style
Ashleigh Barty Win Cincinnati Masters: Women’s world number one Ash Barty was similarly impressive in winning her fifth title of the season at the combined ATP and WTA event, cruising past Swiss wild card Jil Teichmann 6-3, 6-1.
The Australian, who will keep a firm grip on the number one ranking as the final Grand Slam of the year approaches, took control mid-way through the opening set and was never truly threatened.
“It’s been an awesome week, with each match it was getting progressively better,” Barty said.
“Today I was able to trust myself and play with confidence, which was important in a big final.
“I’m excited to get matches in tough conditions here in Cincy going into New York.”
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