The final in Cincinnati lasted 23 minutes, which endured the body of Jannik Sinner. The Italian was merging black as the game advanced and ended up withdrawing when the first set faced his final stretch. Although from the beginning of the game he was seen that he was not prepared to face a final of these dimensions. Against Alcarazlast game before US Openand Masters 1.000 at stake…
He was missing rhythm, lacking power in the blow and with an body language of those who feel cast. He did not even make the threat of running to the only one left Alcaraz In the 23 minutes that the final lasted. Sinner did not find the right position to return the ball and that translated into that it always arrived badly and late to each point.
He didn't because he couldn't, his physique prevented him. The day before was sick and during the night he did not improve. In the second break of the game, Sinner asked for medical time and verbalized the anguish with which the game lived: «I have no energy. I feel that I can collapse At any time, ”he told his physiotherapist to the doctor. After confirming his premature abandonment, he referred to fans.
«I usually start with the rival, but today I will start with you (to the public). I am very sorry for having disappointed. Since yesterday I didn't feel good, I thought I could improve during the night, but I went worse. I tried to go out and do my possible, at least, a small game, but I could not do more. So sorry, because some of you on Monday would have to work or do something, ”Sinner said after retiring from the final against Alcaraz.
