AdvertisementAdvertisementAug 22, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Arthur Fils (FRA) celebrates defeating Flavio Cobolli (ITA) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn ImagesAug 22, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Arthur Fils (FRA) returns a shot against Flavio Cobolli (ITA) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn ImagesAug 22, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Arthur Fils (FRA) hugs Flavio Cobolli (ITA) after their match during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images23 Aug 2026 04:02AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST CINCINNATI, Aug 22 : Arthur Fils produced a commanding 67-minute display to sweep aside seventh seed Flavio Cobolli 6-3 6-4 on Saturday and secure his place in the Cincinnati Open final.The French 21st seed recovered quickly after Cobolli broke for a 2-1 lead, breaking straight back to level at 2-2.With the opening set locked at 3-3, Fils improved his performance to take a 4-3 lead before breaking decisively in the eighth game as Cobolli misfired from the baseline.Fils, who won the Barcelona Open in April, maintained his momentum in the second set, breaking serve in the opening game.Show MoreShow LessCobolli held to love at 4-3 to keep the pressure on but Fils proved superior, dictating play with sharp forehands to gain a 5-4 lead and ultimately clinch victory, having scored 22 winners and six aces.Four-times ATP Tour champion Fils faces the winner of the second semi-final between Brandon Nakashima and fellow American Frances Tiafoe being played later on Saturday.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST