15 Aug 2025, 14:26
Terence Atmane Becomes a Star of the Tennis World at Cincinnati Open
- Terence Atmane reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, defeating world number 9 Holger Rune.
- The Frenchman earned over $332,000 in this tournament.
- Atmane climbed to 69th place in the ATP world ranking.
This is reported by L'Équipe, L'Équipe.
Terence Atmane, a French tennis player, made an incredible run at the Cincinnati Open, defeating world number 9 Holger Rune and reaching the semifinals of the tournament. His success in this prestigious competition has been a real sensation, as he started the tournament ranked 136th in the world.
Atmane, a 23-year-old athlete, was able to earn a significant prize amounting to over $332,000, which greatly exceeds his total prize money up to this point. In Cincinnati, he also became the first Frenchman to reach the semifinals since Richard Gasquet in 2019.
His path to success has not been easy. Earlier in 2025, Atmane suffered a series of defeats, but his determination and desire to improve his game led him to this impressive result. On his way to the semifinals, he also defeated Taylor Fritz, the finalist of the 2024 US Open, and Portuguese player João Sousa.
In the semifinals, he will face world number 1 Jannik Sinner. Atmane noted that he is not afraid of the challenge and intends to continue playing in his aggressive style, which has helped him achieve success in the tournament.
Tags: Sport/Tennis