
Frances Tiafoe defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the Round of 64 at the Cincinnati tournament, winning 6-3, 6-4 on hard courts. Tiafoe served 4 aces to Sonego's 7 and produced zero double faults to Sonego's one. Tiafoe converted 67% of break points and won 88% of first-serve points en route to the victory.
Tiafoe has struggled early in his North American hard-court swing with losses in Washington and a mid-match retirement in Montreal, but is expected to find his rhythm soon.
Quotes belong to their sources, linked above.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-02 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | hard | Lorenzo Sonego | 2-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2023-03-20 | Miami Masters | R32 | hard | Lorenzo Sonego | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2022-11-24 | Davis Cup Finals QF: ITA vs USA | RR | hard | Lorenzo Sonego | 6-3 7-6 |
| 2022-10-31 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (21 vs 43). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clear favourite · Tiafoe F. clearly ahead, but no certainty
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About