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No smiles as Chris O'Connell advances, while Aussie women's campaign ends

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • Chris O'Connell advanced to the third round of the Cincinnati Open after his opponent Casper Ruud retired due to injury.
  • O'Connell was joined in the round of 32 by fellow Australians Adam Walton, Rinky Hijikata, and Alex de Minaur.
  • No Australian women remain in the singles tournament after Talia Gibson's defeat.

Australian tennis player Chris O'Connell has reached the third round of the Cincinnati Open, but his advancement came without celebration due to an injury retirement from his opponent, Casper Ruud. O'Connell sympathized with the 11th-seeded Norwegian, who appeared to be struggling with a back problem.

Ruud, a former US Open finalist, retired while trailing in the second set, seemingly prioritizing his fitness for the upcoming US Open. O'Connell, currently ranked world number 129, secured his fourth win in five days at the Masters 1000 tournament. He will face Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca next, with a victory potentially pushing him back towards the world's top 100.

There's nothing to be scared of.

— Ruby McNallyDescribing her feelings before skydiving.

O'Connell's progress adds to a strong showing from Australian men at the tournament. He joins Adam Walton, Rinky Hijikata, and Alex de Minaur in the round of 32. However, the Australian women's campaign has concluded, with Talia Gibson being the last to exit after a loss to world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

If you slow down, life is over.

— Ruby McNallyExplaining her motivation for staying active.
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