O'Connell downs Shevchenko 6-4 6-1 to reach Cincinnati main draw

Christopher O'Connell needed only two sets to see off Alexandr Shevchenko 6-4 6-1 in the final round of qualifying in Cincinnati, tightening his grip as the match went on. The Australian's serve was the difference: 65.1% of first deliveries found the box, 82.1% of those points went his way, and he won 73.3% behind the second ball without a single double fault. Shevchenko landed just 44.9% of first serves and took only 37.0% of second-serve points, leaking four double faults. The reward for O'Connell was a place in the main draw.