Jannik Sinner claims 200th hard-court win on his birthday; beats Terence Atmane to reach Cincinnati final
The World No. 1 showcased his dominance, overcoming a challenging first set to defeat the No. 136-ranked French lefty 7-6(4), 6-2 in just 86 minutes. Notably, Sinner registred an impressive winning streak of 26 matches on the surface.
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Cincinnati Open: Terence Atmane gifts Jannik Sinner Pokemon card on 24th birthday
French qualifier Terence Atmane brought a heartfelt touch to the 2025 Cincinnati Open semi-finals, surprising world No. 1 Jannik Sinner with a thoughtful birthday gesture ahead of their clash. Just before taking the court on Sinner's 24th birthday, Atmane—an avid Pokmon card collector—gifted him a Pikachu card from his personal unexpected moment sparked smiles and a warm embrace in the tunnel before they stepped onto Centre once the match began, Sinner, who won the Wimbledon last month, quickly shifted the tone. The top seed delivered a clinical performance, dispatching Atmane 7–6 (4), 6–2 in just under 90 minutes. Sinner, who has held the top ATP ranking for the last 14 months, was near-flawless on serve, winning 91 percent of his first-serve points and never facing a break point."It's his birthday today so I had to give him a little something. I was thinking last night about what I should give to him. I was like, 'I think I still have some Pokemon cards that I brought from France. Why not give him just a Pokemon card?' I'm a Pokemon card collector. I think this is the perfect gift. If that was my birthday, I would be so happy that someone gave me a Pokemon card,' Atmane said after the on Tennis Channel about the Pokemon card gift, Sinner said, "I was talking to him a little bit in the locker room. He has one of the biggest collections of Pokemon cards, and I'm very lucky that I got one of his ones. It was just a nice moment before a match, we didn't know each other at all. So, it was a nice moment ... The card was a kind of Pikachu. It said 30 damage to itself, so I don't know if that is good or not!"Though the result ended Atmane's dream run, the 136th-ranked Frenchman left Cincinnati with his head held high. His surprise victories over top-10 players Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune marked the biggest wins of his career—and earned him a major rankings boost into the Top the final, Sinner will next be up against Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated an ailing Alexander Zverev 64, 6-3 in the semis.- Ends
News18
3 hours ago
- News18
'Who's That Pokemon?: Terence Atmane Gifts Jannik Sinner Pikachu Card On Birthday
Last Updated: Ahead of the semifinal match at Cincinnati Open, which happened to fall on Sinner's birthday, Atmane presented a Pokémon card to the Italian in a brilliant gesture. World No.1 Jannik Sinner moved into the final of the Cincinnati Open with his win over French qualifier Terance Atmane, who surprised the world with his deep run at the tune-up event to the US Open. Ahead of the semifinal match, which happened to fall on Sinner's birthday, Atmane presented a Pokémon card to the Italian in a brilliant gesture from the Frenchman. — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 16, 2025 Jannik Sinner reveals the Pokémon card he got from Terence Atmane on his birthday before their match in ⚡️🦊 — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 16, 2025 Sinner decisively defeated French qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, ending Atmane's impressive run. The Italian is now aiming to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2014-15 to win back-to-back titles in Cincinnati. Sinner, preparing for the US Open in his first tournament since winning Wimbledon, has not dropped a set on his way to the final. Sinner lost only three points in his first six service games, resulting in a tiebreaker with neither player facing a break point. Atmane double-faulted on the first point of the tiebreaker, allowing Sinner to gain momentum, leading 5-2 and clinching the set on his second opportunity. Sinner showed his first sign of vulnerability in the second set, needing five game points to hold serve in the opening game. However, that was the closest Atmane came to breaking his serve. Sinner broke the Frenchman for a 3-1 lead and again to seal the match. Atmane, projected to break into the top 70 in world rankings, became Sinner's 22nd consecutive French opponent defeated since May 2021, when he lost to Arthur Rinderknech in Lyon. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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Carlos Alcaraz frozen after 4 double faults in a game; fans roar: ‘Face card so hard, service so bad'
Carlos Alcaraz reached his second final at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday after defeating Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. It also marked the seventh consecutive time he reached an ATP Tour final, increasing his season match win total to 53 in a year that already included five titles. Carlos Alcaraz produced 4 double faults in a game The 6-4, 6-3 scoreline, however, belies the struggles Alcaraz faced. The first came in the opening set when Zverev found the antidote to his cross-court game, leaving him trailing 2-3 before a late surge helped him regain the lead. The second came at the start of the second set, when Alcaraz committed four double faults in the second game—three of them consecutively—handing the German an early advantage. The sight left Alcaraz frozen in shock as he walked to his bench during the change of play. His expression quickly went viral on social media. Zverev, however, failed to capitalize on the advantage as he began feeling unwell and took a medical timeout off court after the third game of the second set. Zverev, who has retired in only two matches since 2014, returned to finish what was a patchy match from Alcaraz, who had double-faulted four times in the second game of the second set but won the last 12 points with Zverev running on fumes. 'We started well with good rallies, a good level,' Alcaraz said. 'All of a sudden he felt bad, and I was thinking more about how he was feeling instead of playing good tennis. It was tough, and I just wish him all the best.' Alcaraz will next face rival Jannik Sinner, and the Spaniard admitted he is keen to take his Wimbledon revenge in Monday's unorthodox final. 'We always bring our best tennis. We raise each other's level. I'm ready to take the challenge,' Alcaraz said. 'I will try to adjust my game better and correct what I did wrong in our last match. I want to be ready with my 100%. Mentally, I'll be ready — I'm excited for Monday.'
