Carlos Alcaraz faced Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Cincinnati Open final, where the Italian was ultimately forced to retire due to a physical problem that prevented him from continuing. As a result, Alcaraz was crowned champion.

Sinner did everything he could in the first set, but he was never at his usual level. Losing 5-0, the Italian withdrew as he failed to find his rhythm and lacked the speed and precision that typically define his game. The extreme heat appeared to play a role, leaving Sinner visibly uncomfortable and out of place on the court.

After the match, Alcaraz shared a message on Instagram expressing his frustration at how the final ended. “I’m so sorry for Jannik! Nobody likes to win because their opponent retires, especially in a final like this. Wishing you a speedy recover

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