Sinner retires from final against Alcaraz with illness just six days before US Open
Summary
Jannik Sinner had to stop playing the final match at the Cincinnati Open against Carlos Alcaraz because he felt sick. Sinner was losing the match and could not continue, just six days before he is set to play in the US Open. Alcaraz won the title, but it was not the way he wanted to win.Key Facts
- Jannik Sinner retired from the Cincinnati Open final due to illness, not injury.
- Sinner was losing to Carlos Alcaraz, trailing 5-0 when he retired.
- The Cincinnati Open final was held just six days before the US Open.
- Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati title and his seventh title this year.
- Sinner remains the world number one in tennis despite the loss.
- Alcaraz is gaining points and remains a strong rival to Sinner.
- The US Open main singles draw begins on Sunday in New York.
- Sinner was on a 26-match winning streak on hard courts before this match.
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