Shelton, Zverev Advance to Cincinnati Third Round

At the Cincinnati Open, Alexander Zverev showcased strong form with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 second-round victory over American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, advancing to the third round where he will face Brandon Nakashima. Zverev, seeded third and fresh from a semifinal loss in Toronto, expressed satisfaction with his efficient performance and hope to adapt well to the Cincinnati conditions. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton, the recent Canadian Open champion, progressed after Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli retired due to a knee injury, with Shelton leading 6-3, 3-1; he will next face Roberto Bautista Agut. Other notable results included Karen Khachanov moving to the third round and Adam Walton upsetting former world number one Daniil Medvedev, who is struggling with form this year. On the women's side, Coco Gauff advanced to the third round despite early serving issues, and young German Ella Seidel continued her impressive run by defeating eighth seed Emma Navarro. The tournament is gaining excitement as top players prepare for the upcoming US Open, with several rising stars making significant impacts in Cincinnati.