{"id":355063,"date":"2025-08-18T20:56:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/355063\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T20:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:56:10","slug":"jannik-sinner-retires-after-just-five-games-as-carlos-alcaraz-wins-cincinnati-open-final-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/355063\/","title":{"rendered":"Jannik Sinner retires after just five games as Carlos Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open final – live"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Jannik Sinner provides concerning update after sudden Cincinnati Open final retirement<\/p>\n

Jannik Sinner\u2019s preparations for his US Open defence have been disrupted by illness after the World No 1 was forced to retire from his Cincinnati Open final against young rival Carlos Alcaraz, lasting just five games. <\/p>\n

Sinner was clearly out of sorts on a hot day in Ohio and lost his serve three times before pulling out from the match. The 24-year-old apologised to the crowd and confirmed he started feeling ill the day before, with his condition worsening on the day of the final. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 21:44<\/p>\n

<\/a>Carlos Alcaraz sends touching message to Jannik Sinner after shock Cincinnati Open final retirement<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz sent a touching message to Jannik Sinner after his rival retired from their Cincinnati Open final after just five games having struggled with illness. <\/p>\n

Sinner, the World No 1, did not win a game and threw in the towel after just 20 minutes of the match, with the Italian confirming that he started feeling ill the day before. <\/p>\n

The premature end to the highly anticipated clash between the two best players in the world left the crowd stunned and Alcaraz unable to celebrate winning the trophy. <\/p>\n

Instead, the Spaniard sent his best wishes to Sinner and said he would return stronger after bringing an early end to the latest chapter of their rivalry. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 21:25<\/p>\n

<\/a>Concerns for Jannik Sinner ahead of US Open week <\/p>\n

Jannik Sinner looked out of sorts from the start, struggling with his movement and the timing of his groundstrokes, and lost his serve three times before retiring. <\/p>\n

The 24-year-old later confirmed that he had been ill, but his fitness will be a concern ahead of the start of his US Open defence in New York on Sunday. <\/p>\n

It appears as if Sinner will be unable to partner Katerina Siniakova in the new-looked US Open mixed doubles tournament, which begins on Tuesday afternoon. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 21:13<\/p>\n

<\/a>Carlos Alcaraz sends message to Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz also signed the court-side camera with \u201csorry Jannik\u201d. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 20:59<\/p>\n

<\/a>Emotional scenes as Jannik Sinner retires from Cincinnati Open final <\/p>\n

Sad to see. But great sportsmanship on display from Carlos Alcaraz as he went over to comfort his rival. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 20:58<\/p>\n

<\/a>Carlos Alcaraz’s words to Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz takes the trophy and turns to Jannik Sinner. \u201cAs you said Jannik this isn\u2019t the way I want to win matches, to win a trophy. I just gotta say sorry. I know and understand how you can feel right now. <\/p>\n

\u201cAll I can say\u2026 as I said many many times, you are truly a champion. I\u2019m pretty sure from this situation you\u2019re gonna come back better, even stronger. You always do. That\u2019s what true champions do. You really are one. Sorry and come back stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 20:51<\/p>\n

<\/a>Jannik Sinner congratulates Carlos Alcaraz <\/p>\n

Their 14th match will not be remembered for long but Sinner still congratulates Alcaraz and his team for adding another trophy to his collection. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 20:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Jannik Sinner apologises to the crowd<\/p>\n

Jannik Sinner confirms he was ill yesterday and tried to play in the final but found he couldn\u2019t manage. He apologises to the fans. <\/p>\n

\u201cUsually I start with the opponent but today I have to start with you guys [the crowd]. I\u2019m super super sorry to disappoint you. From yesterday I didn\u2019t feel great. I thought I would improve during the night. It came up worse. <\/p>\n

\u201cI tried to come out and make it at least a small match but I couldn\u2019t handle more. I\u2019m very very sorry for all of you. I know some of you on Monday maybe had to work or do something else, so I\u2019m very very sorry. <\/p>\n

\u201cOf course Carlos congrats. Another title. Not the way you wanted to win but it\u2019s amazing what kind of season you\u2019re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 20:49<\/p>\n

<\/a>We’re going to have a trophy ceremony<\/p>\n

This is going to be weird. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood18 August 2025 20:46<\/p>\n

<\/a>Carlos Alcaraz wins strange Cincinnati Open final <\/p>\n

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are hanging around for something. So maybe we do have a trophy ceremony to come. <\/p>\n

Alcaraz, technically, has now won six of his last seven matches against Sinner. This is his sixth title this year. But he\u2019s barely cracked a smile. <\/p>\n

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