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Tiafoe, Nakashima Set All-American Cincinnati Semifinal

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima will meet in an all-American men’s semifinal at Cincinnati.
It is the first all-American men’s semifinal at Cincinnati since Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish in 2010.
Tiafoe defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 7-5 to reach the semifinal.
Nakashima overcame sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6(11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to earn his spot.
Coco Gauff will face 20-year-old Czech Sara Bejlek at 7:30 PM EDT Saturday in the women’s semifinal.

History

Historical Context

Since its 109th edition in 2010, when American Andy Roddick captured the title and fellow U.S. player Mardy Fish reached the final, the Cincinnati Masters has highlighted U.S. men’s tennis. The tournament, founded in 1899, now hosts another all-American semifinal in 2024 as Frances Tiafoe defeats Lorenzo Musetti and faces top-30 compatriot Brandon Nakashima, underscoring a renewed domestic surge.

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Story summary

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima will meet in an all-American men’s semifinal at Cincinnati.
It is the first all-American men’s semifinal at Cincinnati since Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish in 2010.
Tiafoe defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 7-5 to reach the semifinal.
Nakashima overcame sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6(11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to earn his spot.
Coco Gauff will face 20-year-old Czech Sara Bejlek at 7:30 PM EDT Saturday in the women’s semifinal.

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