Taylor Fritz vs Christopher O’Connell Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | Round of 16
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Sixth seed Taylor Fritz takes on qualifier Christopher O’Connell, who has not played out a full match since the first round.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Taylor Fritz vs Christopher O’Connell prediction
Taylor Fritz has done everything expected of him so far, advancing to the round of 16 with relatively little fuss. The USA number two is yet to drop a set in Cincinnati and has been handed a kind draw with qualifier Christopher O’Connell having unexpectedly made it this far. The last two rounds have ended prematurely for the Australian with Casper Ruud retiring hurt whilst trailing by a set, before Joao Fonseca was forced to pull out of their third-round clash due to an abdominal injury, O’Connell being awarded the walkover win.
Fritz though, appears fully fit and raring to go. Always an absolute menace on the hard court with his big serve and explosive power, provided he avoids a high volume of errors and faults, Fritz should dispatch of O’Connell fairly comfortably and without dropping a set.
Taylor Fritz vs Christopher O’Connell tip: Taylor Fritz to win 2-0
