Cincinnati Open 2026 Day 4 Recap: Shelton Stunned by Faria, Aussies March On, Jodar’s Workload Builds While Sabalenka, Gauff and Svitolina Survive Huge Scares

Chris goes solo to break down a chaotic day at the Cincinnati Open, where Montreal champion Ben Shelton was dumped out in straight sets by qualifier Jaime Faria and seven seeds disappeared from the bottom half of the men’s draw.

There’s plenty to like from an Australian perspective, with Adam Walton, Christopher O’Connell, Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata all into the round of 32. We also look at Rafael Jodar’s heavy 2026 workload, Frances Tiafoe’s impressive return after hand surgery, and where the men’s draw now stands after another wave of upsets.

On the women’s side, Elina Svitolina somehow survives seven match points against Tereza Valentova, Coco Gauff fights back from a set down, Aryna Sabalenka is pushed hard by Talia Gibson, while Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva move through.

Plus, a look ahead to the next round with de Minaur, Hijikata, Walton, Zverev, Jodar, Eala and Anisimova all in action.