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Tommy Paul upsets top seed Alexander Zverev at Cincinnati Masters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:03 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Tommy Paul upsets top seed Alexander Zverev at Cincinnati Masters

Summary

Tommy Paul scored an upset against top seed Alexander Zverev in the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday. The match featured several interruptions due to rain and a pivotal tiebreaker where Zverev had a chance to close it out. Paul came back after dropping the first set to secure a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 victory, marking his third win over Zverev in four encounters. Paul will face Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals, who overcame Rafael Jodar after a three-set battle. Iga Swiatek also advanced, defeating Diane Parry to set up a rematch against Elena Rybakina, while other Grand Slam champions were eliminated.

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By the Numbers

•Paul salvages match point to win against Zverev.
•Match interrupted multiple times due to rain.
•Paul's victory marks his third against Zverev in four matches.
•He next faces Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals.
•Iga Swiatek progresses to face Elena Rybakina after defeating Parry.

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11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset

What they're saying

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He recovered to defeat Jakub Mensik 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 and book his first Masters quarter-final.She now faces a re-run of last week's Toronto final against Elena Rybakina, who beat Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-4.
— Yahoo Sports

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