Keys claims Cincinnati title over Kuznetsova


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 19 Aug 2019

Aug 18, 2019; Mason, OH, USA; Madison Keys (USA) poses for a photo with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) during the finals of the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Reuters) - American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

The confidence-boosting 7-5 7-6(5) victory sent Keys into the U.S. Open later this month as the world's number 10 ranked player.

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