O’Connell exits Cincinnati Open in straight sets

Australia’s Christopher O’Connell was beaten by Taylor Fritz in the Cincinnati Open round of 16, losing 6-4, 6-3 in 1:17:09. O’Connell did not win a set, with Fritz taking both sets and advancing to the quarter-finals. The Australian’s result was recorded as a 2-0 loss, with the match score reflecting a competitive opening set before Fritz pulled clear in the second. No other Australian players were supplied for this event.