Carlos Alcaraz claimed the ATP Cincinnati Open men's singles title in a dramatic twist Monday after Jannik Sinner retired due to illness just 22 minutes into the final. The match, a rematch of their Wimbledon showdown, ended abruptly as Sinner struggled with unforced errors and visible discomfort, trailing 5-0 in the first set. ❄️
Fans watched in concern as Sinner used an icepack during a break before retiring. "I didn’t feel great from yesterday," Sinner admitted. "I tried to push through for the fans, but it wasn’t meant to be."
Historic Yet Heartbreaking Final
This marks the third time the Cincinnati Open men’s final ended in a retirement—the first since Novak Djokovic’s 2011 exit due to injury. Alcaraz, who lost last year’s final, called the win "emotional" and wished Sinner a speedy recovery. 💪
With this victory, Alcaraz solidifies his status as one of tennis’s brightest young stars. Will this momentum carry him to US Open glory? Stay tuned! 🌟
