Overview

• Jannik Sinner withdrew at 0–5 in the opening set after 22 minutes, citing illness under Cincinnati’s intense heat.
• Carlos Alcaraz consoled Sinner on court and wrote “Sorry Jannik” on camera, saying this was not the way he wanted to win.
• The victory marks Alcaraz’s 22nd career title and his ninth triumph in 14 matches against Sinner this season.
• Sinner’s abrupt exit casts serious doubt on his ability to play mixed doubles at the US Open next week.
• Alcaraz is set to team with Emma Raducanu in New York following his dominant run in Ohio.