Match schedule for Tuesday, August 18 in Cincinnati 2026: Mérida makes his debut in the center against Fritz
The ATP Cincinnati 2026 continues its schedule despite the rain and storms, and the order of play for Tuesday, August 18 has already been announced, a day when more weather disruptions are expected and the second batch of the third round will be played for both the men's draw and the women's draw. The Center Court will open at 11:00 local time (17:00 Spanish time) with the match between Joao Fonseca and Christopher O'Connell, and immediately following will be Dani Mérida against Taylor Fritz.
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The Spaniard has been playing at an incredible level, but this time he will face a tough test against a Fritz who will have the support of the crowd and is coming in with plenty of rest after winning the title in Washington against Rafa Jódar and being knocked out early at the ATP Montreal last week. Dani has accumulated more minutes on the court in recent days, but he is brimming with confidence and motivated to create what would be the biggest surprise of the tournament so far.
The night shift in Cincinnati brings exciting matches
Additionally, the night session on Center Court will feature two great encounters including Aryna Sabalenka vs Xinyu Wang and Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien, while another major attraction of the day will be the match between former tournament champion Daniil Medvedev and Brandon Nakashima, who was a finalist at ATP Montreal a few days ago.
It is true that the defeat of Novak Djokovic and the absences of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have left a significant void in the tournament, but it is an opportunity for other players to step up and add a major title to their resumes to enter with great confidence at the US Open, which begins in less than two weeks
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