Overview

• Sinner dismantled Felix Auger-Aliassime in just 71 minutes to secure his spot in the Cincinnati semifinals, marking his first career win over the Canadian.
• He will face qualifier Terence Atmane, who has upset higher-ranked players such as Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune on his run from the qualifying rounds.
• The Italian reclaimed Umberto Ferrara as his physical trainer, crediting him with improvements in mobility, stability and endurance.
• As defending champion, Sinner must defend 1,000 ATP points in Cincinnati to maintain his world No.1 ranking over Carlos Alcaraz.
• Organizers confirmed that Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the US Open entry list, ending his hopes of competing at Flushing Meadows this year.