Overview
- Jannik Sinner celebrated his 24th birthday by defeating qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach his fourth final of the season and extend his hard-court win streak to 26 matches.
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour 45 minutes despite a spectator medical interruption and Zverev’s heat-related physical issues, marking his seventh consecutive tour-level final.
- Terence Atmane, ranked 136th, emerged as the tournament revelation by advancing from qualifying and upsetting top-10 opponents Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune en route to the semifinals.
- The final is scheduled for Monday, August 18 at P&G Center Court in Cincinnati and represents the fourth championship meeting between the world No. 1 and No. 2 this year.
- Both players view the Cincinnati title as a key hard-court tune-up for the US Open, with Sinner defending his crown and Alcaraz seeking his first win at this event.