Zverev, Muguruza, Wozniacki out of Cincinnati Masters
Dutchman Robin Haase upset German fourth seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 at the Cincinnati Masters yesterday morning (Singapore time) and Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic cruised into the third round before rain interrupted play.
Haase, who last week kicked off his North American hardcourt swing by reaching the Toronto quarter-finals, converted six of seven break-point opportunities to get by world No. 3 Zverev in a match lasting 2hr 25min.
World No. 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.
Haase will face Pablo Carreno Busta in the third round, after the Spanish 13th seed beat Bradley Klahn 6-4, 6-4.
Djokovic, who needs the Cincinnati title to complete his collection of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 trophies, rallied to defeat Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
The 10th-seeded Serb, who has reached the final five times, suffered stomach problems during the match and was tended to by a doctor during the second set.
Djokovic returned to wrap up the second set and raced into a 5-0 lead in the decider before serving out the match. Djokovic will next face fifth seed Grigor Dimitrov.
In women's action, Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko stunned defending champion Garbine Muguruza.
Tsurenko took down the seventh-seeded Spaniard 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the early match, which was a preview of the challenges faced by top seeds during the day.
World No. 1 Simona Halep fell down a set but rallied against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic, and was leading 4-6, 6-3, 4-3 when her match was suspended due to rain.
Second seed and Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki lasted just one set against Kiki Bertens before retiring due to a left-knee injury.
The match was delayed by rain for over three hours and Wozniacki retired shortly after Bertens captured the opening set in 62 minutes. - REUTERS
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