Sho Shimabukuro defeated Hugo Dellien at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 on hard court, winning 6–3, 6–1. Shimabukuro, the pre-match favourite at 1.11 odds, delivered a commanding performance to justify his status, with Dellien unable to mount sustained resistance despite entering at 6.5 odds. The Japanese player's dominant second set suggested superior court control and consistency, limiting Dellien's opportunities to build momentum. The decisive margin reflects a clear gulf in execution across the two sets, with Shimabukuro's service game and baseline stability proving too much for his Bolivian opponent. The result underscores Shimabukuro's current form on the Masters 1000 circuit.