Spanish young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Cincinnati Open title. In the final match played on Tuesday, August 19th, his opponent and reigning defending champion Jannik Sinner had to retire from the match after only 23 minutes.
Sports News: Spanish young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title on Tuesday, August 19th. In the final match, he faced Italy's Jannik Sinner, who appeared to be greatly troubled by the heat during the match. After only 23 minutes of play, when he was trailing 0-5 in the first set, the doctor was called.
With no improvement in his condition, Sinner had to retire from the match, and the title went to Alcaraz. This victory is special in Alcaraz's career, as it is his sixth title of the season.
How did the match end?
Italy's Jannik Sinner appeared to struggle physically from the very beginning of the final match. He lost the first five games in a row and took a medical timeout after trailing 0-5. Doctors were called onto the court, and Sinner put an ice pack on his head. After a little effort, he finally shook hands with Spain's Alcaraz and gave up the match. Thus, Alcaraz became the winner and registered his first Cincinnati Open title.
After the match, Sinner apologized to his fans, saying, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. I haven't been feeling well since yesterday. I was hoping to get better by tonight, but that didn't happen. I tried to play a short match, but my body didn't support me. That's why I had to quit the match midway."
Alcaraz's Remarkable Achievement
19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has won six titles so far this season with his fitness and patience. The Cincinnati Open is considered a significant milestone in his career, as by winning here, he has also proven himself b on hard courts. After the match, Alcaraz expressed his condolences to Sinner, saying, "I know you will come back ber from these situations. You always do, and that is the mark of a true champion."
Jannik Sinner entered this tournament as the defending champion. If he had won this match, he would have become the first player since Roger Federer (2014-15) to win the Cincinnati Open twice in a row. Also, his 26-match winning streak on hard courts would have continued. However, due to retiring in the final, his impressive momentum was broken.
