Cincinnati Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz crowned champion after Jannik Sinner retires hurt - Action in Images

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the ATP Cincinnati Open crown after reigning champion Jannik Sinner was forced to retire in the opening set due to illness.

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Aug 19, 2025 02:13 am IST 7 Photos
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Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired while trailing 5-0 in the first set of their final.(Getty Images via AFP)
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Carlos Alcaraz consoled Jannik Sinner after he retired from their match during the Cincinnati Open.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Carlos Alcaraz collected his third Masters 1000 title of the season, having won in Monte Carlo and Rome.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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Jannik Sinner, who looked uncomfortable early on in the sweltering conditions, pulled out after 23 minutes of play.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Meeting in the final for the fourth time this year and first since Wimbledon, Sinner fell behind 5-0 in the first set with nine unforced errors. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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