Cincinnati Masters: Medvedev defeats Goffin To Win Maiden ATP 1000 Series Title

Medvedev seized his maiden Masters shield in Cincinnati, extending a dominant run that saw him reach three finals in three weeks.

MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 18: Daniil Medvedev of Russia poses for photographers after defeating David Goffin of Belgium during the men's final of the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 18, 2019 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Daniil Medvedev won his first 1000 Masters Series Title on tour after defeating David Goffin in the finals of the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday. The Russian who had a stellar run to the grand finale of the event dint break much sweat in beating his Belgian opponent in the title clash. Medvedev seized his maiden Masters shield in Cincinnati, extending a dominant run that saw him reach three finals in three weeks. "It's hard to find words," the Russian was quoted as saying by ATP Tour website. "It's the hard work I've been putting in. It would not be good to lose three finals in a row, so I'm really happy about this. I started cramping at 5-3, actually. It was the first time I cramped in three weeks. I made four serves he didn't return and it was unbelievable." In the women's singles, Keys rallied from deficits in both sets and defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia 7-5, 7-6(5) to seal her second title of the season. The American trailed the two-time major champion 5-3 in both sets, but erased both deficits to ultimately hoist her first title in Ohio and second trophy of 2019, joining the title at the Volvo Car Open from April. "It's obviously the biggest title I have ever won, and, I mean, it was a tough draw from the very start. I played some really, really great players from Round 1 until today," Keys said after the match. "I definitely think I played some of my best tennis consistently this week."