Alcaraz<\/a> started the brightest of the pair in the ATP<\/a> Masters 1000 final, which was a repeat of this year\u2019s Wimbledon, French Open and Italian Open finals.<\/p>\n Sinner<\/a> meanwhile struggled with the heat and with his opponent before calling time on their Cincinnati Open<\/a> final after just 23 minutes.<\/p>\n The Spaniard has now taken his win-loss record over the Italian to 9-5, and has just secured a 22nd ATP title.<\/p>\n Alcaraz<\/a> will likely have mixed feelings about the match, experiencing both disappointment and joy about after coming out on top.<\/p>\n He was quick to console his opponent after learning his decision, with former player Ryan Harrison noting what was said from the champion at the net.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Tennis fans furious after Cincinnati Open final decision involving Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cYou heard the last thing Carlos said when they shook hands was that you have got to be healthy first, you have to take care of your body first,\u201d Harrison said on Sky Sports Tennis<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is exactly right. Sinner is thinking about the fans and how much he is wishing he could put together the performance these people came out to see, but in the back of your mind if you are dealing with a micro-tear or a small torn muscle or something like that I\u2019m not sure if he\u2019s aware of what is going on yet.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re not sure if it happened in the warm-up or during the match but you have to err on the side of caution.\u201d<\/p>\n What Carlos Alcaraz wrote on the camera after his Cincinnati Open final win vs Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n Sinner was out to defend his title this year, having beaten Frances Tiafoe in last year\u2019s Cincinnati Open final.<\/p>\n But he fell well short, with Alcaraz instead securing his maiden triumph at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.<\/p>\n And along with his kind words to his opponent, the victor expressed further consolation on the match camera, writing: \u201cSorry Jannik\u201d with a sad face.<\/p>\n He deserves plenty of credit for how he handled the difficult situation, clearly feeling sympathy towards his rival.<\/p>\n And while Alcaraz will be keen to celebrate, his focus quickly turns to his US Open mixed doubles endeavour.<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz signs the camera for Jannik Sinner after he retired from their match in the Cincinnati final:<\/p>\n \u201cSorry Jannik \u2639\ufe0f\u201d pic.twitter.com\/EnGGBFzAYR<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Jannik](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753576628_162_GettyImages-2224933756-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Daniel Kopatsch\/Getty ImagesWhat Carlos Alcaraz said to Jannik Sinner at the net after their Cincinnati Open final ended early<\/p>\n