Belief. Confidence. What players are saying in Cincinnati

By Lisa Kruse

The Cincinnati Open grounds are buzzing with end-of-week excitement, which means the possibility of being champion is even closer for some players. Here’s what they have to say about what it takes to get there.

“It’s confidence…respect and have fun. It’s one of the keys.”

World No. 1 doubles team Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos are into the Cincinnati Open semifinals with their win on Saturday. Moments after their win, Granollers acknowledged the importance of teamwork when playing on court.

“We’ve been working with a lot of self-belief, self-confidence the past few years in tough moments.” 

As Leylah Fernandez looks toward her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match set to be played Saturday afternoon, she shares that she and her team, which includes her full-time coach/father, Jorge and sometimes even her younger sister Bianca, put in hard work each and every day.

Cincinnati Open tennis fans and players may not know who will earn the titles, but one thing’s for sure: getting there is no small feat. Stay tuned as the players continue talking around the grounds of the Lindner Family Tennis Center.