Zverev advances to semi-finals: "Excellent workday"
Tennis Star Alexander Zverev Advances to Cincinnati Masters Quarterfinals
German tennis player Alexander Zverev has made it to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Cincinnati Masters, a key hard-court tune-up event before the US Open.
Zverev's path to the quarterfinals began with a convincing win over American Ben Shelton, the No. 5 seed. The match, which lasted just 1 hour and 17 minutes, saw Zverev dominate 6-2, 6-2. Zverev broke Shelton twice per set and faced only one break point himself, showcasing his precision and control.
However, in the semifinals, Zverev struggled physically against Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed. Despite playing more aggressively, Zverev was unable to match Alcaraz's strong form and lost the match.
The Cincinnati Masters serves as a warm-up for the US Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season. Zverev's strong performance against Shelton and competitive match against Alcaraz indicate his form heading into the Grand Slam. Shelton, meanwhile, was noted to be fatigued after his recent Toronto title but looked set to continue his US Open campaign.
Zverev's quarterfinal opponent has not yet been determined, as he will face either Ben Shelton or Jiri Lehecka. The German player expressed well-wishes to both players and expressed confidence in his form ahead of the match.
In the lead-up to the Cincinnati Masters, Zverev had a challenging match against Karen Khachanov. The match, which ended after just 70 minutes, saw Zverev win 7-5, 3-0, with Khachanov retiring from the match. Zverev stated that he played much more aggressively in the match and believed Khachanov's retirement may have been due to fatigue.
The Cincinnati Masters has a total prize money of around $9.2 million (around €7.9 million). The tournament serves as an important event for players to gain valuable ranking points and prepare for the US Open. With the US Open beginning on August 24, Zverev's showing at Cincinnati reflects ongoing efforts to regain peak form ahead of the Grand Slam.
Alexander Zverev's promising tennis career continues to shine as he advances to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Masters, following his triumph over American Ben Shelton in the initial rounds. With the US Open swiftly approaching, Zverev's success in sports, specifically tennis, bodes well for his Grand Slam performance.
