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Carlos Alcaraz bagged the Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire unwell in the final on Monday. The world number one was trailing 0-5 in the first set and ended his 26-match hardcourt winning run, raising doubts over his preparedness for the US Open.
On the other hand, Alcaraz, who claimed his third Masters 1000 crown of the year after victory in Rome and Monte Carlo, sympathised with his opponent, calling him a “true champion.” Sinner extended his apologies to his fans, stating, “I’m super sorry to disappoint you…I couldn’t handle more.” Their rivalry stands at 9.5 on Alcaraz’s side. -
Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open Title after Jannik Sinner retired ill. The Italian top seed stopped playing at 0-5 in the first set, and the match ended in just 23 minutes. (Photo source: Reuters)
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The conquest awarded Alcaraz his third Masters 1000 trophy of the season. He had earlier cemented his win at Rome and Monte Carlo. (Photo source: Reuters)
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Sinner’s stunning 26-match winning streak on hardcourts came to a sudden end. The top seed was seeking to defend his Cincinnati crown, but couldn’t make it. (Photo source: Reuters)
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Alcaraz comforted his rival, calling Sinner a ‘’true champion’’ during the ceremony. He stated that he never wanted to win trophies in this way. (Photo source: Reuters)
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‘’I am super, super sorry to disappoint you,’’ Sinner addressed the crowd. He further explained that his condition had deteriorated overnight, and he could not play on. (Photo source: X)
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The clash was anticipated to be a dress rehearsal just before the US Open. Alcaraz and Sinner had faced each other in the last two Grand Slam titles, splitting the wins. (Photo source: X)
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