Sinner withdrawals from Cincinnati final

Jannik Sinner withdraws from the Cincinnati final due to illness, handing Carlos Alcaraz the title.

Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Final as Alcaraz Seizes Title

Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Cincinnati Open final after five games, citing illness. The match at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, ended with Carlos Alcaraz declared the champion. Sinner told the umpire he could collapse at any moment and admitted he could not continue.

Sinner had arrived in strong form, riding a 26-match hard-court streak and not dropping a set in Cincinnati this week. He had defeated several players on the way to the final before bowing out. Alcaraz captured his 22nd ATP Tour title, marking another milestone in a season defined by consistency and adaptability. Sinner is set to shift focus to the US Open, where he was scheduled to play mixed doubles with Katerina Siniakova before any decision on singles remains uncertain.

The withdrawal highlights how a crowded schedule can test even the sport’s top talents. Health issues, real or perceived, can reshape a tournament’s outcome in seconds and shift momentum for the coming Grand Slam. Alcaraz’s win reinforces his position as a steady rival to Sinner and keeps their rivalry alive as the season moves toward the Open. For Sinner, the incident may become a touchstone moment—a reminder that recovery, not just skill, forms a player’s long arc.

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Health permitting, the next steps will define the rest of the season for Sinner and the continuing rhythm of Alcaraz’s ascent.