Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have been lighting up the courts this year, their rivalry reaching new heights with the longest final at Roland Garros—an epic five hours and 29 minutes! They’ve clashed three times this season alone—in Rome, Paris, and London—each match adding fuel to their fiery competition. Fans in Cincinnati eagerly awaited the fourth chapter of this thrilling saga, but the plan took a twist when Jannik was forced to retire from the final. Still, his humility captured the crowd’s heart.
On Monday, Sinner faced his toughest opponent but struggled right from the start. The defending champion, who stormed through the tournament without dropping a set, found it hard to keep up with the Spaniard. After falling behind 0-5 in the opening set, Jannik called for the doctor and