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Jannik Sinner Returns in Cincinnati as Top Seed After Securing ATP Finals Berth

He opens his title defense on August 9 with the goal of safeguarding ranking points ahead of the US Open.

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Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon 2025. Courtesy: Reuters
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Overview

  • Sinner confirmed his right elbow is pain-free and says his protective sleeve simply provides added stability when striking the ball.
  • The world No. 1 will begin his campaign with a first-round bye and faces either Vit Kopriva or Daniel Elahi Galán on August 9.
  • As defending champion in Cincinnati, he must retain 1,000 Masters points and another 2,000 at the US Open to preserve his No. 1 ranking.
  • Having clinched qualification for the Nitto ATP Finals, Sinner will compete in Turin for the fourth time and aims to defend his year-end title.
  • After winning Wimbledon, he skipped the Canadian Open to rest and recharge with family before resuming competition in Ohio.