Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 15 Aug 2018

Aug 14, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) returns a shot against David Goffin (BEL) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals while rising Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the first round at the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday.

World number two Federer, the top player in the men's draw following Rafa Nadal's withdrawal due to fatigue, looked fresh as he overwhelmed Gojowczyk with pinpoint serving and speedy defence.

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