Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open final

Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz due to injury, handing the title to Alcaraz.

Sinner retires from Cincinnati Open final as Alcaraz wins

Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz after reporting an injury that worsened overnight. The world No 1 told the umpire he could not continue, and Alcaraz was declared the winner before the match finished.

The result hands Alcaraz the title and keeps his momentum intact ahead of the US Open, while Sinner faces health considerations and scheduling decisions as he heads into the same Grand Slam.

In professional tennis, a single injury can reshape a season. Sinner’s withdrawal shows how late-season fatigue and sudden pain can end a title bid early, shifting focus to the health and training plan needed for the US Open.

The move also alters the momentum in the rivalry with Alcaraz, adding to a narrative where fitness and timing may decide major prizes this year. For Alcaraz, the win reinforces his ability to seize opportunities; for Sinner, it highlights the careful balance between pushing through pain and protecting long-term goals.

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Health and timing will shape the next chapter of this rivalry.