Overview

• Jannik Sinner ended the final at 0-5 after feeling unwell and apologised to the Cincinnati crowd before retiring due to illness.
• Carlos Alcaraz was awarded the title, marking his 22nd tour-level victory and earning the tournament’s record $1.1 million winner’s prize.
• The win moves Alcaraz 50 points clear of Sinner in the live ATP rankings ahead of the US Open field.
• Sinner is almost certain to withdraw from the mixed doubles event and his readiness to defend the US Open singles crown remains uncertain.
• Alcaraz can secure the season-ending No. 1 ranking by winning the US Open or by progressing at least one round further than Sinner.