Sinner withdraws, Alcaraz becomes 3rd Spaniard to win Cincinnati

(NLDO) - Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 Masters 1000 Cincinnati championship when Jannik Sinner withdrew after only 23 minutes of play in the final match.

Carlos Alcaraz successfully "avenged" Jannik Sinner when he won the Cincinnati 2025 title, just 36 days after losing in the Wimbledon final.

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati as Sinner retires (Photo: Cincinnati)

However, this final ended in a special way when Sinner started the match sluggishly, lost the first 5 games in a row and was forced to withdraw after 23 minutes due to health problems.

The Spaniard started the match impressively with his signature return of serve, winning a clean break in the opening game. In contrast to his tired opponent, Alcaraz played steadily, moving constantly before Sinner raised the "white flag".

The loss ended Sinner’s 26-match winning streak on hard courts, which began in the Beijing 2024 final, also against Alcaraz. That streak ended after 320 days, while Alcaraz went on to win 17 straight Masters 1000 events.

"I'm so sorry for Jannik! No one wants to win when their opponent gives up, especially in a final like this. Wish you a speedy recovery" - Alcaraz expressed on his personal page.

Alcaraz becomes the third Spanish player to win the tournament

The 2025 Cincinnati title gives Alcaraz his 8th Masters 1000 title, his 6th title of the 2025 season and his 22nd of his career.

This is considered an important mental boost before the US Open, where the 22-year-old tennis player is considered the strongest candidate for the throne.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/sinner-bo-cuoc-alcaraz-thanh-nguoi-tay-ban-nha-thu-3-vo-dich-cincinnati-196250819092252293.htm