Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Cincinnati Open, after a match that was called after just 22 minutes.Alcaraz jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first set when in between games, Sinner decided to retire. It was clear Sinner was tired during the match, not matching his usual quickness and speed.Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world, retired after five games, citing illness. He said he started feeling ill the night before and tried to play through it, but wasn’t able to. “I’m super super sorry to disappoint you. I tried to come out, trying to make it, at least a small match, but I couldn’t handle more so I’m very, very sorry for all of you,” Sinner said after the match. Sinner received a supportive applause from fans following his speech. The high heat also could’ve played a factor. It’s not the first time a player retired due to heat over the past few weeks. Alcaraz was seen consoling Sinner on the sidelines and signed the camera “sorry Jannik.”The World No. 1 and No. 2 have developed one of the strongest rivalries in all of sports. The two had already faced off in the finals of the Italian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon this year.This is the first Cincinnati Open Championship for Alcaraz after his runner-up finish back in 2023. The women’s final starts at 6 p.m. Monday.
CINCINNATI —
Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Cincinnati Open, after a match that was called after just 22 minutes.
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Alcaraz jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first set when in between games, Sinner decided to retire. It was clear Sinner was tired during the match, not matching his usual quickness and speed.
Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world, retired after five games, citing illness. He said he started feeling ill the night before and tried to play through it, but wasn’t able to.
“I’m super super sorry to disappoint you. I tried to come out, trying to make it, at least a small match, but I couldn’t handle more so I’m very, very sorry for all of you,” Sinner said after the match. Sinner received a supportive applause from fans following his speech.
The high heat also could’ve played a factor. It’s not the first time a player retired due to heat over the past few weeks.
Alcaraz was seen consoling Sinner on the sidelines and signed the camera “sorry Jannik.”
This content is imported from Twitter.
You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
The World No. 1 and No. 2 have developed one of the strongest rivalries in all of sports. The two had already faced off in the finals of the Italian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon this year.
This is the first Cincinnati Open Championship for Alcaraz after his runner-up finish back in 2023.
The women’s final starts at 6 p.m. Monday.