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Djokovic into Cincinnati final, Federer in his way again

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2018 - 8:00am

Novak Djokovic is again so close to the one title that eludes him. And the same nemesis is standing in his way, all over again. It’s a moment in time: Djokovic vs. Federer for a title.

Nadal drops out of Cincinnati, scuttling 'Big 4' reunion

by Joe Kay - August 13, 2018 - 3:36pm

Rafael Nadal dropped out of the Western & Southern Open on Sunday night (Monday Manila time), scuttling a reunion of the "Big Four."

Muguruza, Dimitrov get their 1st Cincinnati titles

by Joe Kay - August 21, 2017 - 2:30am

Garbine Muguruza cradled her smiling face in both hands and closed her eyes, taking it all in. The Wimbledon champion had added another title to her breakthrough summer — this one at the expense of a player...

Pliskova sweeps into Cincinnati semis, Nadal comes up short

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2017 - 4:00am

Defending champion Karolina Pliskova pulled off a doubleheader sweep Friday at the Western & Southern Open, reaching the semifinals by winning a pair of matches with little rest in-between. Rafael Nadal couldn’t...

Muguruza rallies to reach Cincinnati quarterfinals

by Joe Kay - August 18, 2017 - 2:45am

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza overcame a long rain delay in the third set and fought off three match points on Thursday (Friday in Manila) before advancing to the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern...

Federer remains perfect in Cincinnati, wins 7th title

by Joe Kay - August 23, 2015 - 7:32pm

Roger Federer remained perfect in Cincinnati finals, winning an unprecedented seventh championship on Sunday (Mondayin Manila) while denying Novak Djokovic the one title that always eludes him. Federer never...

Mavericks' Serena Williams gets her 2nd Cincy title

by Joe Kay - August 23, 2015 - 7:28pm

Serena Williams got her name on the Rookwood trophy for the second time on Sunday (Monday in Manila), beating third-seeded Simona Halep 6-3, 7-6 (5) for back-to-back Cincinnati titles. She...

Serena Williams knocks out Knapp, advances in Cincinnati Masters

by Joe Kay - August 20, 2015 - 10:40pm

Serena Williams moved on to the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open, losing only two games in her lopsided match. She's the tournament's defending champion.

Djokovic rallies to win at Cincy

by Joe Kay - August 20, 2015 - 10:25pm

Novak Djokovic smacked his racket on the court after losing serve, seemingly headed for another unexplainable loss at a tournament that has eluded him. In the end, he stopped fuming and started playing...

Gasquet beats Kokkinakis, advances in Cincinnati Masters

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2015 - 9:02pm

Twelfth-seeded Richard Gasquet survived a first-set tiebreaker and advanced with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win over qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday.

Coric falls to Wawrinka in Cincinnati Masters

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2015 - 8:52pm

Fourth-seeded Stan Wawrinka rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 win over Borna Coric in the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday.

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic win Cincinnati openers

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2015 - 8:40pm

Serena Williams pumped her fist after each important point and screamed as she smacked another emphatic shot. The defending Cincinnati champion wasn't going to ease into the tournament.

Federer wins opener in Cincy; Venus Williams, Sharapova out

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2015 - 8:32pm

Roger Federer took a first step toward a seventh Cincinnati title on Tuesday night, beating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4 in his opening match.

Federer wins opener in Cincy, Venus Williams & Sharapova out

by Joe Kay - August 18, 2015 - 10:31pm

Roger Federer took a first step toward a seventh Cincinnati title on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Manila), beating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4 in his opening match.

Djokovic makes unconvincing start in Cincinnati

by Joe Kay - August 13, 2014 - 10:51am

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic came back to beat Gilles Simon 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in his opening match at the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday.

Nadal, Azarenka win 1st titles in Cincinnati

by Joe Kay - August 19, 2013 - 11:28am

Rafael Nadal extended his sizzling summer with his first Cincinnati title Sunday, while No. 1 Serena Williams wilted just one set away from a breakthrough of her own.

Federer rallies, rough summer improves in Cincy

by Joe Kay - August 16, 2013 - 7:04am

Roger Federer's rough summer finally got a warm moment at one of his favorite tournaments, providing a little encouragement with the U.S. Open just ahead.

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