World number one Jannik Sinner moved into the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open with a devastating 6-0, 6-2 demolition of Felix Auger-Aliassime on Thursday.
Jannik Sinner continued his superlative record on the hard courts, while Frances Tiafoe was forced to retire at the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday.
Top seed Jannik Sinner eased past Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in under an hour to reach the second round of the Cincinnati Open.
Carlos Alcaraz has predicted that he and Jannik Sinner have "years ahead" in their rivalry, with both poised to dominate men's tennis for the foreseeable future.
Rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lead the Cincinnati Masters men's singles draw this week.
Jannik Sinner has reportedly been eager to rehire fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara despite previously firing him, following a doping ban.