Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:23am on 19 Aug 2025,Tuesday Sports
Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden Cincinnati Open title after World No.1 Jannik Sinner retired midway through the final due to illness. With Alcaraz leading 5-0, Sinner ended the match after just 23 minutes, raising concerns about his readiness for the upcoming US Open. Alcaraz became the third Spaniard to win the ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati, joining Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal. It was his sixth title of the year, including his first Wimbledon crown. Sinner apologized to fans, while Alcaraz expressed empathy and praised his rival’s resilience. Both players are scheduled for mixed doubles at the US Open, but Sinner’s participation remains uncertain. (PC: Reuters)
