Taylor Fritz faces Lorenzo Sonego in the Cincinnati Open third round this afternoon on Center Court, looking to extend his stellar second half of 2025, which has seen him reach the finals or semifinals in four of his last six tournaments.
That run includes a title in Eastbourne and semifinal appearances at Wimbledon — where he pushed Carlos Alcaraz to four sets — and the Canadian Open, where he fell to the surging Ben Shelton.
As the hard-court season enters its final stretch, the world No. 4 is chasing both a long-awaited Grand Slam title and a firm grip on his place among the sport’s elite, with Shelton closing in on the top five.
Sonego, ranked around No. 36, is a crafty and athletic Italian known for his tactical variety and previous deep runs at big events. Although in a less consistent patch recently, he brings confidence from recent wins — including a fourth-round advance at the Australian Open — and remains a dangerous competitor.
Fritz–Sonego Head-to-Head
Fritz and Sonego have faced off a total of eight times on the ATP Tour, with the American leading the head-to-head decisively, 5–2. Fritz also took a qualifying match they played at Queen’s Club in 2018.
In their most recent meeting, in Miami earlier this year, Fritz defeated Sonego in straight sets, 7‑6(2), 6‑3, reflecting his hard-court prowess. In fact, Fritz won all their hard-court meetings, while Sonego’s two wins took place on clay.
Prediction
Fritz in 2 straight sets. His superior serve, recent form, and consistency from the baseline should be too much for Sonego to handle.
How to Watch Taylor Fritz vs. Lorenzo Sonego
The Taylor Fritz–Lorenzo Sonego match is now expected to start at around 4:20 PM Eastern today on Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, after Aryna Sabalenka’s defeat of Emma Raducanu in a grueling, three-hour, three-set match.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Fritz-Sonego match here.
If none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Fritz vs. Sonego
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Expected Start Time: 4:20 PM Eastern (after Sabalenka-Raducanu)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Center Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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