Jannik Sinner's Cincinnati Triumph: Defending Champ Reaches Final on Birthday
Top seed Jannik Sinner celebrated his 24th birthday with a victory over Terence Atmane at the Cincinnati Open, securing a spot in the final. Carlos Alcaraz also advanced, defeating Alexander Zverev. Sinner's impressive serving performance and Alcaraz's resilience highlighted the dramatic semi-final matches.
Jannik Sinner, the top seed and defending champion, marked his 24th birthday by overcoming French qualifier Terence Atmane at the Cincinnati Open. Sinner's emphatic 7-6(4), 6-2 win advanced him to the U.S. Open tune-up final.
Carlos Alcaraz joined Sinner in the final after dispatching Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3. While Zverev struggled physically, Alcaraz demonstrated tenacity, saving multiple break points early in the match.
Sinner's triumph was characterized by stellar serving, winning 91% of first-serve points. Despite challenges, he maintained control, while Zverev, against Alcaraz, showed signs of distress but completed the match. Alcaraz's post-match message wished Zverev well as both players showed respect and sportsmanship.
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