The Cincinnati Masters quarterfinals are fully underway, with two of the top five players in the world facing off in a single day!

Starting tonight in Beijing time, all matches of the men's singles round of 16 at the Cincinnati Masters will commence. Before the tournament kicks off, let’s take a look at the matchups.

[1] Sinner vs [Q] Mannarino

The Frenchman becomes one of the older players to reach the round of 16 in a Masters event, but facing the world number one in peak form, he is unlikely to succeed. However, after a long period of struggle, he should feel gratified to perform so well.

[23] Auger-Aliassime vs Bonzi

Another young player from the 2000s faces off against a Frenchman. In the previous round, Bonzi decisively defeated last year’s runner-up Tsitsipas, so he might make further progress against the Canadian dark horse. The Canadian's form has settled down after back-to-back titles at the beginning of the season.

[4] Fritz vs [Q] Altmaier

[10] Tiafoe vs [7] Rune

These two Americans are likely to meet in the next round, as Fritz faces a weaker opponent, while Tiafoe previously defeated Rune in the semifinals last year, marking their only encounter to date. According to the rule that Fritz must win the Masters after being eliminated previously, last year's runner-up Tiafoe may have a chance. Of course, it's undeniable that he lost to a fellow American in the US Open semifinals last year.

[5] Shelton/Agut vs [22] Lehecka

[14] Khachanov vs [27] Nishioka/ [3] Zverev

Both players in the world’s top five will face the challenge of competing in a single day. From Zverev's perspective, even if he gets past the local favorite, he will face a well-rested Russian who previously eliminated him, and given his physical condition, he is expected to encounter a tough battle.

Fresh off his recent Masters title, Shelton is naturally in high spirits, but even if he defeats the veteran from Spain, he cannot underestimate Lehecka in this round.

Kecmanovic vs [9] Rublev

[L] Nardi vs [2] Alcaraz

As for Rublev and Alcaraz, who have both faced tough battles in the previous rounds, meeting in the next round is highly anticipated. After a hard-fought victory over Poprin, the Russian will face a revenge match; how will he strategize?

Alcaraz, after a bumpy win in the last round, seems to have mentioned insights about winning not so beautifully. People are astonished at when the young prodigy has matured. With aspirations for a title in the four major hard court Masters this second half of the year, will he focus on Cincinnati, where he has previously performed best?

Which eight champions will emerge victorious? Let’s wait and see!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)