That\u2019s not to say they won\u2019t be challenged, however, as the likes of Carlos Alcaraz<\/a>, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek could well be in contention during the second week.<\/p>\n Many of the names listed above were in action at the Cincinnati Open<\/a> recently, an event that was scrutinized for various reasons.<\/p>\n Several players retired from matches and withdrew from the event due to fatigue and illness, including Sinner, who retired from the Cincinnati Open final<\/a> during the first set.<\/p>\n Reacting to the events that unfolded in Ohio, a former ATP<\/a> star has told the tennis tours they must sit down and sort out the issues with the calendar.<\/p>\n Paolo Bertolucci says the ATP and WTA Tour \u2018urgently\u2019 need to fix the calendar<\/p>\n Writing for La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>, 1976 Davis Cup winner Paolo Bertolucci addressed the mass withdrawals in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n \u201cReturning to the forfeit issue: I believe it\u2019s urgent for all parties involved, ATP, WTA, organizers, and players, to sit down and discuss, at the very least, calendars and playing times. Before the problem becomes even more serious,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving to do without [Jannik] Sinner and it would have been the same if [Carlos] Alcaraz had withdrawn, obviously made everyone understand that the health and physical integrity of champions are priorities for the show.\u201d<\/p>\n Fans were left disappointed in Cincinnati as the 14th installment of Alcaraz and Sinner\u2019s rivalry was over in less than half an hour.<\/p>\n MatchWinner LoserScore2025 Cincinnati Open \u2013 FCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner5-0 (RET)2025 Wimbledon \u2013 FJannik SinnerCarlos Alcaraz4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-42025 French Open \u2013 FCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-62025 Italian Open \u2013 FCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner7-6, 6-12024 China Open \u2013 FCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner6-7, 6-4, 7-62024 French Open \u2013 SFCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-32024 Indian Wells \u2013 SFCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner1-6, 6-3, 6-22023 China Open \u2013 SFJannik SinnerCarlos Alcaraz7-6, 6-12023 Miami Open \u2013 SFJannik SinnerCarlos Alcaraz6-7, 6-4, 6-22023 Indian Wells \u2013 SFCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner7-6, 6-32022 US Open \u2013 QFCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner6-3, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5, 6-32022 Croatia Open \u2013 FJannik SinnerCarlos Alcaraz6-7, 6-1, 6-12022 Wimbledon \u2013 4RJannik SinnerCarlos Alcaraz6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-32021 Paris Masters \u2013 2RCarlos AlcarazJannik Sinner7-6, 7-5Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner\u2019s head-to-head record<\/p>\n Bertolucci believes there were several other issues with the Cincinnati Open event, which he clearly outlined.<\/p>\n \u201cIn Cincinnati, they invested $250 million in an exceptional facility without even including a covered court, which would have helped,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThey [also] didn\u2019t address the color situation properly. The color of the court, I mean. It doesn\u2019t seem like a great idea to spend all that money only to have TV images where you can\u2019t see the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n For all the money spent on renovating the facilities, no roofs were installed in Cincinnati<\/a>, as players had to deal with rain delays throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n![\"Carlos](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2229789694-1024x683.jpg\")
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