ATP Cincinnati, Musetti and Cocciaretto qualify for the second round
The Cincinnati Masters 1000 Speaks Italian
Good news comes, in an Italian key, from the Cincinnati ATP tournament, the last Masters 1000 before the US Open. After getting Italy excited in Paris 2024 by winning a historic bronze medal, Musetti continues to play at the highest level. Against an excellent Jarry, the Italian won in a comeback at the end of a match that lasted two hours and 50 minutes.
After losing the first set 6-4, Musetti reacted vehemently, taking home the second partial 7-5. In the third set, balance reigns. It goes, inevitably, to the tie-break. The Italian makes no mistakes and wins the tie-break 7-4. In the second round he will face Tiafoe.
The excellent moment Musetti is experiencing è gold for Italian tennis, which, in Cincinnati, is confirming itself in great health, as confirmed by the Italian derby, in the second round, between Darderi (he beat Tabilo in the opener) and Cobolli, Paul's executioner.
Excellent debut, in the women’s draw, for Cocciaretto who, in the first round, won the very tough match with the U.S. Montgomery. The match was resolved in favor of the Italian who won 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. In the second round complicated challenge for Cocciaretto, who is awaited by the number 3 on the scoreboard Sabalenka.
