British Tennis Stars Struggle in Cincinnati

British tennis faced a tough start at the Cincinnati Open 2025, with Sonay Kartal leading the list of early exits. Kartal, who reached the fourth round at Wimbledon earlier this year, was defeated by Caroline Garcia in a hard-fought match. The French player, a former world number four, showcased her experience with a 7-5, 4-6, 3-6 victory over the 23-year-old Briton. Garcia now advances to face Karolina Muchova, who recently announced her retirement plans.

Other British Players Fall Short

Kartal’s exit was followed by disappointing performances from fellow Britons Katie Boulter and Jacob Fearnley. Boulter, who recently lost her British women's number one ranking to Emma Raducanu, was defeated 6-0, 7-5 by Serbia's Olga Danilovic. Danilovic will now face Raducanu in the second round, setting up an intriguing clash.

Venus Williams' Cincinnati Journey Ends Early

In other news, five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams also faced an early exit. The 45-year-old American, who received a wild card entry after her performance at the Citi Open, was defeated by world number 42 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The Spanish player secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory, ending Williams' Cincinnati campaign.

Looking Ahead

The Cincinnati Open continues to deliver thrilling matches, with top players battling for supremacy. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the remaining British players and their quest for success.

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