Cincinnati Open 2026 Quarterfinals: Shop the Final Eight's Gear

The Cincinnati Open field is down to eight men and eight women, and the last big warm-up event before the US Open is starting to get interesting. Here's a quick look at where the tournament stands, plus the racquets, shoes, and apparel behind each quarterfinalist.

Men's Quarterfinals

Tommy Paul [18] vs. Flavio Cobolli [7]

Tommy Paul

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Flavio Cobolli

Tommy Paul is always tough, and he came back from a deficit in the third set to beat Alexander Zverev. He will need his movement and all-court skills against Flavio Cobolli, who has had a breakthrough season in 2026.

Thiago Tirante vs. Arthur Fils [21]

Thiago Tirante

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Arthur Fils

Tirante upset a couple of guys named Mensik and Djokovic, even hitting a 119 mph forehand in the process. He is a shot maker, and it will be a strong matchup against the rejuvenated and healthy Arthur Fils. While Fils ' forehand is massive, don't sleep on his backhand; he doesn't miss many.

Taylor Fritz [6] vs. Brandon Nakashima [27]

Taylor Fritz

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Brandon Nakashima

These two just met in Washington in a three set battle. Fritz's consistency is kicking in at the right time of the year, and Nakashima is having his best summer season ever.

Lorenzo Musetti [10] vs. Frances Tiafoe [17]

Lorenzo Musetti

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Frances Tiafoe

Frances is healthy after a wrist injury detour, and Musetti is finding his form after missing Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Two of the game's most impressive shotmakers should be full of fireworks.

Women's Quarterfinals

Sara Bejlek vs. Madison Keys [20]

SBSara Bejlek

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Madison Keys

Bejlek's craft, slice, and left-handed angles have carried her through an unseeded run, while Keys boasts perhaps the biggest shots on the WTA Tour. That said, the counterpunching Bejlek can give Keys problems.

Coco Gauff [4] vs. Marta Kostyuk [10]

Coco Gauff

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Marta Kostyuk

Gauff's movement and defense against Kostyuk's flatter, more aggressive ball-striking sets up a quarterfinal that could come down to who dictates rally patterns first. Kostyuk has enjoyed an incredible season, though it seems Gauff's serve is heading in the right direction.

Amanda Anisimova [9] vs. Jessica Pegula [3]

Amanda Anisimova

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Jessica Pegula

Two of the flattest, most consistent ball-strikers on tour meet here, with Anisimova's raw power up against Pegula's precision and one of the best return games in the women's draw. A classic Nike versus adidas match.

Iga Swiatek [7] vs. Elena Rybakina [2]

Iga Swiatek

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Elena Rybakina

The headline matchup of the women's draw. Rybakina defends her Cincinnati title against Swiatek's heavy topspin and footwork, in a rematch of one of the more physical rivalries in the women's game. These two have played a ton of matches, but Swiatek is playing her best tennis of the year, and Rybakina has a real shot to finish the year number one in the world.