Alexander Zverev outlasted Cameron Norrie in a delayed finish at the Cincinnati tennis tournament. Organisers continued Monday play after a third rain delay. The restart of Monday play after the third rain delay produced the prolonged finish for Zverev against Norrie.
During a separate Cincinnati match, Atmane struck an inside-out stroke against Zverev. Press reports also focused on Zverev's past United Cup match against Lorenzo Sonego and his shirt choice for the US Open. Attention to the apparel selection for the US Open was paired with media attention on that United Cup match versus Lorenzo Sonego.