Alcaraz Wins Cincinnati Open

Alcaraz defeats Sinner in the Cincinnati Open final after Sinner withdraws due to illness.

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open after Sinner retires early

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open final after Jannik Sinner retired with illness, ending the match after five games and about 20 minutes of play. Sinner apologized to the crowd, saying he could not perform and that he was not feeling well overnight. Alcaraz was crowned champion in a final that stopped far sooner than expected.

The result raises questions about Sinner's fitness ahead of the US Open in New York, which starts soon. It also halts Sinner's 26-match hard-court win streak and his 12-match run across all surfaces. The victory adds a hard court title to Alcaraz's season and sharpens the focus on their ongoing rivalry.

Health issues can reshape even late season battles. Sinner's retirement turns the Cincinnati final into a health story as much as a tennis one, testing his recovery window and resilience. For Alcaraz, the moment offers a clean win on a big stage and a chance to ride momentum into the US Open.

The exchange between the two rising stars is becoming a defining thread of the era. Each match they share now carries extra weight, with fans watching how they handle pressure, turn setbacks into comebacks, and move forward when the odds shift.

Highlights

The season rolls on toward the US Open with health and momentum as the next test.