Just a day ago, Carlos Alcaraz stormed past Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3, in a battle overshadowed by suffocating heat and Zverev’s physical struggles. The German fought hard in the opener but faded fast in the second, taking a medical timeout before returning visibly hampered, unable to summon his usual fire. Fans, though, still had reason to celebrate as the clash everyone craved, Alcaraz versus Jannik Sinner, unfolded in the Cincinnati final. Yet, in a twist no one foresaw, the spectacle ended abruptly as Alcaraz broke character, standing stunned while Jannik Sinner retired, leaving the tournament finale draped in drama and unfinished fire.

Just moments ago, heartbreak struck as Jannik Sinner retired hurt during the opening set of the Cincinnati final, gifting Alcaraz his maiden c

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