What Happened To Jannik Sinner During Cincinnati Open 2025 Final? News24 –

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 Cincinnati Open title for the first time but the final was cut short on Monday following the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner because of illness. The 22-minute match saw Alcaraz leading 5-0 in the first set when Sinner retired. The Italian, who clearly struggled, had nine unforced errors and was then spotted icing his head during an interval.

Sinner’s Winning Streak Cut Short

Entering the final, Sinner was on a 12-match winning streak and hadn’t lost a hard court match in his previous 26. The 24-year-old has become the first man since Roger Federer (2014 & 2015) to consecutively claim Cincinnati titles. The physical strain was too great, and he was unable to finish what would have been his fourth final of the year, and his first since Wimbledon.

Sinner Issues Apology, Provides Health Update

Sinner apologized after retiring, to Alcaraz and the crowd alike, for not being able to play up to his level. He explained that he had been unwell since the previous evening and had attempted to fight on, but things went from bad to worse on court. The sickness drained him of all his energy, and he was eventually forced to retire.

Jannik Sinner Opens Up About His Health

“Usually I start with the opponent, but today I have to start with you guys. I’m super super sorry to disappoint you. From yesterday, I didn’t feel great. I thought I would improve during the night. It came up worse. I tried to come out and make it at least a small match, but I couldn’t handle more. I’m very very sorry for all of you,” said Sinner.

“I know some of you on Monday maybe had to work or do something else, so I’m very, very sorry. Of course, Carlos, congrats. Another title. Not the way you wanted to win, but it’s amazing what kind of season you’re producing. You and your whole team are doing amazing. Keep it up. I wish you only all the best for the U.S. Open and the rest of the season,” he added.

Head-to-Head: Alcaraz Establishes His Dominance

With this outcome, Alcaraz now leads their head-to-head duel 9–5. The two have developed an interesting on-court saga, with some notable encounters this year being Sinner’s four-set victory at Wimbledon, Alcaraz’s straight-set triumph at the Rome Masters, and their five-set Wimbledon final, which Alcaraz won. This final in Cincinnati was set to add another chapter to such a high-pressure rivalry but came to an abrupt end due to Sinner’s health.

Eyes on the US Open Next

The US Open, which begins on Sunday in New York, it is next on the schedule and is generally accepted as being the season’s last Grand Slam. Surprisingly, the Cincinnati Open has tended to be a reliable predictor of US Open form. The men’s and women’s winners in Cincinnati each of the last two years have both made deep runs in the Flushing Meadows major. With Alcaraz holding up this week’s trophy, the attention will now be centered on how he takes this form into New York.