Coco Gauff’s journey at the Cincinnati Open ended on a bit of a down note in the quarterfinals, as she lost to Jasmine Paolini after a tough three-set match. The American, who was working on getting her game back in shape for the US Open, had a tough time with inconsistency, especially with her forehand and serve, and that really ended up costing her the match. Even though Gauff’s exit was a bummer for American tennis fans, the focus quickly turned to the exciting men’s final featuring world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz—a rivalry that’s really shaped the 2025 season.

The Cincinnati Open final was gearing up to be another exciting chapter in the Sinner-Alcaraz story, especially after their epic battles at the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year.

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