Terence Atmane, a 23-year-old player from France, emerged as a significant force at the Cincinnati Open, reaching the semifinals after an impressive run. He defeated notable opponents such as Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, and fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz. Atmane's remarkable performance led to a significant rise in ATP rankings, moving him to 70th place. However, despite his successful tournament, he was not awarded a wildcard entry for the US Open, as that opportunity was given to another French player, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport.
"Very, very tough challenge," said Sinner. "Every time you play someone completely new, it's very difficult. Playing against these guys in the later stages of tournaments makes it even more difficult... He has huge, huge potential, I think we saw this throughout the tournament."
Atmane produced some incredible results, defeating top players to reach the semifinals, including fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz and quarterfinal victory against Holger Rune in straight sets.
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