Nick Kyrgios defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the ATP Cincinnati Masters on hard court. As the pre-match favourite at 1.25 odds, Kyrgios delivered the expected result, securing a straightforward two-set victory over the Spanish opponent, who entered at 4.4. The Australian's composed performance in Cincinnati represents a solid opening to his campaign at the Masters 1000 event.