Benjamin Bonzi vs Dušan Lajović — Match recap

Dušan Lajović defeated Benjamin Bonzi 2–6, 7–6, 7–6 on hard court at the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati event on 11 August 2026, producing a significant upset against the pre-match favourite. Bonzi dominated the opening set, breaking serve decisively to claim it 6–2, but Lajović mounted a composed comeback over the next two sets, both decided in tiebreaks. The Serbian player's ability to recover from a set down and convert pressure moments in the deciding tiebreaks proved decisive. This victory represents a substantial scalp for Lajović, who was the underdog at 2.5 odds, and underscores his capacity to compete with higher-ranked opponents in Masters events.