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Jannik Sinner Subdues Atmane to Reach Cincinnati Final Against Alcaraz

With his 200th hard-court win extending a 26-match streak, the defending champion faces world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in Monday’s final.

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Aug 16, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) right, meets Terence Atmane (FRA) at the net after their match during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Aug 16, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) returns a shot against Terence Atmane (FRA) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sinner defeated qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 in an 86-minute semifinal without facing a break point to reach his eighth ATP Masters 1000 final.
  • The victory marked Sinner’s 200th tour-level hard-court win and extended his unbeaten streak on the surface to 26 matches.
  • Atmane’s run to the semifinals included upsets over Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune and has propelled the world No. 136 qualifier into the top 70.
  • Sinner will meet Carlos Alcaraz at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday in a rematch of recent Grand Slam finals with Year-End No. 1 implications.
  • The defending champion must decide on a rapid travel plan to New York as he balances title defense with US Open preparation.