AdvertisementAdvertisementAug 22, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Arthur Fils (FRA) reacts during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images24 Aug 2026 06:33AM 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 23 : Arthur Fils overcame a second-set collapse to beat American Frances Tiafoe 6-3 1-6 6-0 on Sunday and claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Cincinnati Open.Fils, the 21st seed, made a flying start by breaking early to establish a 3-0 lead in the opening set before Tiafoe got on the board with a hold of serve.The Frenchman maintained relentless pressure from the baseline, attacking Tiafoe's second serve and forcing errors as he moved 5-3 ahead. Fils was untouchable on serve, closing out the set with three successive aces without dropping a point in the final game.Tiafoe, playing in his second Cincinnati final, responded in kind in the second set.Show MoreShow LessThe 28-year-old broke in the second game en route to a 3-0 lead, with his forehands pulling Fils wide. Although Fils got on the board with a hold to love, the 17th seed Tiafoe broke again for a 5-1 advantage before forcing a decider.Fils quickly regained control in the third set, breaking twice to race into a 4-0 lead as Tiafoe's backhand errors piled up. The 22-year-old's pace and movement proved too much for the American, and he closed out the match with a 6-0 final set after a lengthy rally to lift the Cincinnati trophy.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