Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Alexander Zverev all sailed into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Cincinnati Open on Wednesday, each riding impressive form amid a rain-disrupted tournament schedule. The trio—leaders of men's tennis over the past year—now form a fearsome trio in the quest for the Cincinnati Masters crown.

Alcaraz dispatched Luca Nardi with ease, powering past the young Italian 6‑1, 6‑4 in under 80 minutes to reach the last eight. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Sinner continued his extraordinary hard‑court dominance by defeating Adrian Mannarino 6‑4, 7‑6(4), extending his winning streak on the surface to 24 matches—a milestone unmatched in the men’s tour this century. Zverev also advanced, benefiting from Karen Khachanov’s mid-match retirement to move through.

Carlos Alcaraz appeared sharp and determined in his run to the quarter-finals. Following a four-week break—including bypassing the Canadian Open to manage his physical readiness—Alcaraz returned in Cincinnati with renewed confidence. He described his victory over Nardi as “his best match yet” at the tournament. The 22‑year‑old Spaniard currently sits at world No. 2 and is intent on reclaiming the top ranking before year’s end. Despite sitting behind Sinner in the PIF Race to Turin standings, he remains poised to close the gap with a strong showing in Cincinnati.

Sinner’s Unstoppable Hard-Court Roll

Jannik Sinner has carried his peak performance from the Grand Slam events into the North American hard‑court swing. The world No. 1, fresh off his Wimbledon triumph, recorded yet another dominant win in Cincinnati, extending his hard‑court winning streak to 24 matches—now the longest active stretch in this century.

Beyond the numbers, Sinner also voiced appreciation for the nuances of Cincinnati’s court conditions. Describing them as faster and bouncier than usual, the Italian emphasized adaptability as key, noting that even slight changes in the court and ball behavior require strategic adjustment.

Zverev: Classic Consistency Amid Chaos

Alexander Zverev, the third cornerstone of this elite triad, claimed his spot in the quarter-finals thanks to his opponent’s mid-match retirement—yet the result barely captures his steadiness throughout the tournament. The three-time Masters 1000 champion, who lifted the Cincinnati title in 2021, delivered a solid performance in a 6‑4, 6‑4 win over Brandon Nakashima, even after rain interruptions delayed play.

Zverev’s familiarity with the venue has grown—after a rocky 0‑6 start in Cincinnati early in his career, he’s now favored the setting. His deep run continues a pattern of consistency that keeps him in the title conversation.

The Cincinnati Open men’s draw now reflects the latest era of tennis: three young pillars dominating. Sinner will face Felix Auger‑Aliassime in his quarter-final, while Alcaraz is set to meet Andrey Rublev. Zverev’s next opponent remains pending, but with the draw opening up, all three have clear paths toward the title—and potentially, a blockbuster clash.

If the semis and finals unfold as expected, fans could witness Sinner, Alcaraz, and Zverev contending on the sport’s most prestigious courts once again—continuing a compelling season-long rivalry that has already seen multiple Grand Slam showdowns.