Kateřina Siniakova progressed to the next round of the Cincinnati tournament, defeating Jessica Bouzasova 6-7, 6-1, 6-1. The match saw Siniakova overcome a first-set loss to dominate the final two sets. However, fellow Czech player Tereza Valentova experienced a difficult defeat against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. Valentova remarkably failed to convert seven match points during the contest. Svitolina ultimately won the match 6-3, 6-7, 0-6, capitalizing on Valentova’s missed opportunities. This result sends Siniakova forward while ending Valentova’s run in Cincinnati.