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Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati final
Sinner retires due to illness in the Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz, with Alcaraz capturing the title.
Sinner retires early in the Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz due to illness, shaping the lead‑up to the US Open.
Sinner Withdraws From Cincinnati Final After Illness Alcaraz Captures Title
Jannik Sinner retired 23 minutes into the Cincinnati Open final after an apparent illness, with Carlos Alcaraz leading 5-0. The match ended with Alcaraz winning the title by retirement, giving him his 22nd ATP trophy. Sinner had called for a trainer before the decision to stop the match.
Key Takeaways
"This is not the way that I want to win trophies"
Alcaraz comments on the nature of this win
"I am very, very sorry for all of you"
Sinner apologizes to the crowd
"You are a true champion, and I am sure from these situations, you are going to come back even stronger"
Alcaraz addresses Sinner after the match
"I thought I would improve during the night"
Sinner explains how his illness evolved
Health can derail even the best planned campaigns in tennis. This retirement highlights how a long season, travel and fatigue can catch up with top players, sometimes at the worst moment. For Alcaraz, the win adds to momentum; for Sinner, it underscores the fragility of peak form.
Heading toward the US Open, the focus shifts to Sinner’s recovery and any medical updates. The scene tests the sport’s balance between competitive drive and player welfare and could influence how fans and sponsors view scheduling and support for top players.
Highlights
- This is not the way I want to win trophies
- I thought I would improve during the night
- You are a true champion and you will come back stronger
- I am very, very sorry for all of you
Health and scheduling risk around a high profile final
Sinner's illness and retirement in a major final raises concerns about player health, the ability to participate in upcoming events, and potential impact on sponsorships and broadcasting as the season approaches the US Open.
Health will stay at the center as the season moves toward the Open
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