Cincinnati Open 2025 Spherical 1 Recap

The primary spherical of the expanded 96-player Cincinnati Open acquired underway with the highest half in Spherical of 128 motion, with protection considerably underneath the radar given the conflict with the Toronto Closing.

Whereas many matches went as anticipated, a number of under-the-radar names stood out. João Fonseca rallied to seize his first Masters 1000 win since Madrid, Corentin Moutet pissed off the house crowd together with his disruptive recreation, and Coleman Wong produced arguably the cleanest efficiency of the day.

Elsewhere, qualifier Mannarino and Carballes Baena superior in gritty trend, whereas Sebastian Baez breezed previous a fading David Goffin.

Full outcomes, key match recaps, and what’s forward on Day 2 under.

Day One Cincinnati Open 2025 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Daniel Elahi Galan (Q)
Vit Kopriva
6-2 6-4

Sebastian Baez
David Goffin
6-1 6-3

Adrian Mannarino (Q)
Jordan Thompson
6-2 6-2

Pedro Martinez
Nicolas Jarry (WC)
1-6 6-4 6-3

Arthur Rinderknech
Nuno Borges
6-3 6-3

Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Juncheng Shang
6-7(5) 7-6(4) 6-4

Fabian Marozsan
Colton Smith (Q)
6-1 4-6 6-4

Benjamin Bonzi
Matteo Arnaldi
6-7(1) 6-3 6-4

Zizou Bergs
Jack Fearnley
6-1 6-4

João Fonseca
Yibing Wu
4-6 6-2 7-5

Terence Atmane (Q)
Yoshihito Nishioka
6-2 6-2

Roberto Carballes Baena
Hugo Gaston
6-4 5-7 7-3

Coleman Wong (Q)
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
6-3 6-2

Corentin Moutet
Mackenzie McDonald
7-5 6-3

Roman Safiullin
Alejandro Tabilo
6-3 6-3

Key Matches

João Fonseca def. Buyunchaokete Bu 4–6, 6–2, 7–5

After a shaky opening set that noticed him rack up 18 unforced errors, João Fonseca regrouped to earn his first ATP Masters 1000 win since Madrid. The 18-year-old Brazilian dominated behind his first serve within the decider (profitable 17 of 18 factors) and roared in triumph after sealing victory in 2 hours, 19 minutes.

Corentin Moutet def. Mackenzie McDonald 7–5, 6–3

Frenchman Corentin Moutet silenced the American crowd on Centre Court docket with a artful straight-sets win over Mackenzie McDonald. Utilizing his trademark selection, Moutet disrupted McDonald’s rhythm, capitalising on key break-point probabilities late in each units to advance. The win units up a harder check within the subsequent spherical, however the lefty’s management and poise made a robust assertion on Day 1.

Coleman Wong def. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6–3, 6–2

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong produced one of many day’s cleanest performances, dismantling the 6’8″ Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with out going through a single break level. Wong broke serve 3 times, a formidable feat towards one of many largest servers on tour, and confirmed why he’s a reputation to look at because the occasion progresses.

Highlights

Cincinnati Open 2025 Day 2 Spherical of 128 Matches