Zverev made a comeback and advanced to the third round in Cincinnati

Alexander Zverev made a comeback and advanced to the third round of the Cincinnati Masters, after defeating Briton Cameron Norrie 2:1 (3:6, 6:3, 6:3). The match lasted two hours and 30 minutes. ([tennisexplorer.com](https://www.tennisexplorer.com/player/zverev-6f768/?annual=2026&surface=4&utm_source=openai))

Zverev is ranked third on the ATP world ranking, while Norrie occupies 35th place. ([atptour.com](https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alexander-zverev-wimbledon-2026-results-stats-titles-record?utm_source=openai))

The British tennis player won the first set after one break and briefly took the lead, but Zverev gradually got back into rhythm and was dominant in the next two sets, turning the result in his favor.

In the third round Zverev will play against the Frenchman Terence Atmane. ([atptour.com](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/-/a0gc/bio?utm_source=openai))

Also, Rafael Jodar, Jiri Lehecka and Arthur Fils advanced to the next phase of the American Masters. ([atptour.com](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-jodar/j0dz/bio?utm_source=openai))

The tournament in Cincinnati is played for a prize fund of $9,415,725. ([cincinnatiopen.com](https://cincinnatiopen.com/visit/faqs/?utm_source=openai))

Photo: press material from the event