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Alcaraz Claims Cincinnati Masters After Sinner Retires

Sinner retired at 5–0 after falling ill in sweltering heat during a 23-minute final that now turns attention to the US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz saluda a Jannik Sinner: el italiano debió retirarse antes de terminar el primer set
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Sinner abandonó la final del Masters ATP 1000 de Cincinnati.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz led 5–0 before Jannik Sinner, feeling unwell, requested medical attention and retired after roughly 20–23 minutes.
  • The win secured Alcaraz his sixth title of 2025 and his eighth Masters 1000 crown, equaling Thomas Muster’s career mark.
  • Sinner’s withdrawal snapped his 26-match hard-court winning streak and highlighted concerns over extreme heat and humidity at the tournament.
  • Despite the retirement, Sinner retains the ATP No. 1 ranking in the immediate update as Alcaraz narrows the year-to-date points gap.
  • Both players will turn their focus to the US Open, where their season-defining rivalry is set for another high-profile encounter.