Overview

• In their first career meeting, Sinner defeated Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6(6) to reach the Cincinnati round of 16 despite a match delayed by electrical faults and a fire alarm interruption.
• In the second-set tiebreak, he saved a set point on return before closing out the breaker 8-6.
• Sinner managed only a 50 percent first-serve rate, prompting him to book late-night practice to refine his serve.
• The win extended his hard-court streak to 23 consecutive victories, underscoring his dominance on cement.
• He will next face Adrian Mannarino, against whom he holds a 3-0 ATP head-to-head advantage.