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Cincinnati Masters: Djokovic in semis, Osaka forced to retire
Last updated on Aug 17, 2019, 01:56 pm
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World number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.
The Wimbledon 2019 winner tamed Lucas Pouille 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to book a semis date.
In the women's section, Ashleigh Barty moved to the semis and is nearing the top spot in WTA rankings.
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka retired with a knee injury.
Here's more.
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Djokovic
Djokovic reigns supreme in Cincy
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Djokovic beat the Frenchman for the second time this season after a victory previously in the Australian Open 2019 semis.
The Serb will play for a final berth against Russian Daniil Medvedev.
He was a losing finalist last week in Canada against Rafael Nadal.
"I managed to finish the match, there was a little bit of tightness in there," Djokovic said.
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Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet to meet David Goffin next
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Frenchman Richard Gasquet won his first ATP Masters Series quarters in six years on Friday.
He defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-2 at Cincinnati.
The promising player will take on Belgian 16th seed David Goffin next in the semis.
Goffin advanced after getting a walkover against Japanese qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka.
The latter couldn't take the court due to illness.
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Women's singles
Barty advances, Osaka retires in match against Kenin
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Australian Ashleigh Barty edged closer to a return to the top WTA ranking after reaching the WTA semi-finals.
This is a boost for Barty after current number one Naomi Osaka retired with a knee injury.
Barty engineered a superb comeback to beat Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.
Meanwhile, Sofia Kenin advanced after seeing a 6-4, 1-6, 2-0 victory over the retiring Osaka.
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Osaka
Osaka bothered by her injury ahead of US Open
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With the US Open next, the injury puts a cloud over defending champion Osaka.
"Last year I won the US Open and this year I'm trying to play the US Open. "I don't even really think about winning the tournament. I just want to have the chance to play. If there is one percent chance of me not playing it, that's what's concerning me."
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Semis clashes
Barty to face Kuznetsova, whereas, Kenin sets up Keys date
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French Open champion Barty will face Russian veteran Svetlana Kuznetsova, who beat third seed Karolina Pliskova 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in a tight affair.
"I tried to play every point and stay there. She served amazing," Kuznetsova said.
Meanwhile, Kenin will next play fellow American Madison Keys, who breezed past Venus Williams 6-2, 6-3.
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I'm not thinking of the ranking at all: Barty
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"I'm in the semis for the first time here. I'm not thinking of the ranking at all. I'm playing one match at a time. If I can win matches, the ranking will take care of itself," said Barty on the WTA rankings.