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They’re winning. They’re rockin’. What the players are saying in Cincinnati

Aug 15, 2024
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By Lisa Kruse

Action is heating up as players move through the second round to the round of 16 at the Cincinnati Open. Around the grounds, players are commenting on their drive, their pleasures and their families.

“I want to keep winning…I know what I’m capable of…it’s super easy to play with this support here in Cincinnati.“

After his triumph on Wednesday evening over Lorenzo Musetti, Frances Tiafoe shares with the crowd his appreciation of the constant Cincinnati love he feels and how it motivates him to win.

“It’s always a pleasure to play youngsters…He’s already a legend.“

Gael Monfils, 37, looks forward to his next match up. On Thursday, he will share the court with Carlos Alcaraz who, at 21, is 16 years younger.

“We’re going to keep rockin’ Dad…come on let’s go!“

Taylor Townsend’s father is her biggest cheerleader – right from the stands. While she’s used to traveling alone, Taylor loves having her family here. After her win on Wednesday afternoon over Caroline Dolehide, she shares how special it is to be able to see people she loves in her player box. 

“It was a good match for me. I played incredible. I went to the net so many times… I won a lot of points there. I think that was the key to the match. Next, I play an incredible match against Ben [Shelton]. Let’s see how it is…no?“

– Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) after his win Wednesday over Matteo Arnaldi (ITA). His next match vs. Ben Shelton is third on P&G Grandstand Thursday.

“I like Cincinnati. It’s a great tournament… I am going to try to raise my level from day to day and keep finding solutions.“

Holger Rune, who began his tennis journey at age 3 playing ball in his home garden in Denmark, faces qualifier Nuno Borges from Portugal on Thursday.

As players continue their quest to hoist the Cincinnati Open trophy, stay tuned for more “Said in Cincy.”

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