In just over 20 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz claimed the ATP Cincinnati Open men’s singles title when top seed Jannik Sinner retired early due to illness. The fourth final showdown of their year ended abruptly at 5-0 in favor of Alcaraz, with Sinner struggling through nine unforced errors and nursing an ice pack on his head. ❄️🎾
After stepping onto the court hoping to put on a show for the fans, Sinner admitted, "Didn't feel great from yesterday. Also during the night, I thought I would recover a bit better, but it was not the case. I just tried to go out for the fans, trying to give a match. But it was not meant to be for me today."
This marks the third retirement in a Cincinnati Open men’s final and the first since 2011. For Alcaraz, the victory was sweet revenge after falling in last year’s final. "Wanted to wish Jannik a speedy recovery and in a few days, hopefully he's going to be OK," he said. "For myself, I am really, really happy to lift the trophy. I lost the final here in 2023. I wanted really badly this trophy." 🏆
With this win, Alcaraz not only adds another trophy to his growing collection but also cements his rivalry with Sinner as one of the most exciting in men’s tennis. Stay tuned for more epic clashes ahead! 🔥
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Alcaraz wins ATP Cincinnati Open after Sinner retires due to illness
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