

Carlos Alcaraz de España in Action against Alexander Zverev in Germany during the semifinal round of the Cincinnati Open Tennis Tournament in Mason, Ohio, USA, on August 16, 2025.
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In an unexpected outcome of his expected battle, the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz Champion of the Masters 1000 Cincinnati For the first time after the Retirement of Italian Jannik Sinner In the final.
Alcaraz dominated 5-0 The first set when a visibly indisposed Sinner, defender of the title, announced its abandonment After 20 minutes of the game In an afternoon of strong heat and humidity in Cincinnati (Ohio).
The expected pulse between the two great tennis stars, which faced in their fourth final of the year, It was from the beginning a surprising monologue of Alcaraz, that in less than 13 minutes dominated 3-0 after two 'breaks'.
Sinner, winner of the last shock between them in July in Wimbledon, Lucia decomposed and accumulated undined errors.
After receiving the third break, Sinner asked for medical attention and reported that he left the game.
“I am very sorry to disappoint them”the Italian told the public at the awards ceremony.
“Since yesterday I did not feel good, I thought it would improve during the game but it was worse. I tried to play and do even if it was a small game but I couldn't do more”, Lamented the Italian, defender of the title.
“It is not the way I want to win games and tournaments,” Alcaraz replied.
“I'm sorry, I understand how you feel now”Said the Spaniard, that this year was also the winner of the finals between the two in the 1000 Masters of Rome and in Roland Garros.
At 22, Alcaraz became the second youngest tennis player to conquer Eight Masters 1000 titlesjust behind his compatriot Rafael Nadal.
Alcaraz and Sinner will start on New York the struggle in the United States Openlast Grand Slam of the year.
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