Fritz will storm into Cincinnati quarters after beating Merida 6-3 6-4

Taylor Fritz will advance to the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals, leaning on his No. 9 ranking and momentum from a 6-3, 6-4 win over Daniel Merida. The men's singles Round of 16 match scheduled for August 19 not before 7:00 PM will send Fritz into the last eight of the Cincinnati Open that runs Augus…