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Time of India
29 minutes ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Iga Swiatek downs Jasmine Paolini to clinch maiden Cincinnati Open Title
Iga Swiatek added another milestone to her growing legacy by winning the Cincinnati Open for the first time, defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 in Monday's final. The straight-set victory not only gave the 24-year-old her 11th career WTA 1000 crown but also her 24th overall title, backing up her recent Wimbledon triumph. — CincyTennis (@CincyTennis) The contest, lasting just under two hours, was a test of momentum swings and break-point battles. Sixteen opportunities were created in total, with Swiatek converting six of 10 while Paolini capitalized on just two of six. — CincyTennis (@CincyTennis) Despite a sluggish start that saw her fall behind 0-3, the Pole immediately responded with two consecutive breaks, surging to a 5-3 lead. Paolini, however, dug deep, saving a set point and breaking back to level at 5-all. Swiatek quickly steadied, breaking once more and sealing the opener with a love game after 58 minutes. Live Events — CincyTennis (@CincyTennis) The second set followed a similar pattern of exchanged breaks before Swiatek tightened her grip in the crucial stages. From 3-3, she fought off two break points, held firm, and then secured the decisive break to move ahead 5-3. Two games later, she calmly served out the championship. — CincyTennis (@CincyTennis) Swiatek's triumph in Cincinnati is particularly significant given her past struggles at the event, where she fell in the semifinals in 2022 and 2023. The victory means the Canadian Open is now the only WTA 1000 where she has not reached a final. Importantly, the title lifts her within 500 points of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, setting up a compelling race at the upcoming US Open. Winning in Cincinnati without dropping a set, Swiatek heads to New York brimming with confidence and momentum.
South Wales Guardian
an hour ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Jannik Sinner retires due to illness in Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner was only on court for 24 minutes, but was out of sorts in hot conditions in Ohio and broken three times by rival Alcaraz to trail 5-0. With Alcaraz about to serve for the set, four-time grand slam champion Sinner called for the trainer and decided to quit to hand the world number two a maiden Cincinnati Open title and cast doubt over his involvement at Flushing Meadows, where the action gets under way on August 24. So very sad to see 💔@carlosalcaraz comforts a disappointed Jannik Sinner after the World No. 1 is forced to retire due to illness.@CincyTennis | #CincyTennis — ATP Tour (@atptour) August 18, 2025 Sinner addressed the crowd after his retirement, saying: 'I'm super, super sorry to disappoint you. 'From yesterday I didn't feel great, I thought I would improve during the night, but 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.' After titanic tussles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in recent months, another thrilling instalment was predicted at this ATP 1000 event. Sinner had not dropped a set on his way to the final, but that changed after game one as Alcaraz surprisingly clinched a break to love. Alcaraz held to move 2-0 up although only after being taken to deuce and yet it was not a sign of things to come. Feel better, Jannik — Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 18, 2025 More struggles on serve followed for Sinner, who saved two break points but suddenly was three down and called for an ice bag during the break. It failed to stem the tide as the Italian was immediately forced to rush around court to keep up with Alcaraz. When Sinner barely moved to get to a drop shot in the fifth game, the writing was on the wall and after a double fault made it 5-0, Alcaraz watched his adversary call for a trainer and bring the final to a premature end. Alcaraz proceeded to write 'sorry Jannik' on the camera before he briefly consoled the world number one. 'Well, yeah it is not the way I want to win matches, to win trophies and I have to say sorry. I can't understand how he feels right now,' Alcaraz said. 'I said many, many times you are a true champion and I am pretty sure from this situation you will come back better and stronger like you always do.'
Leader Live
an hour ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Jannik Sinner retires due to illness in Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner was only on court for 24 minutes, but was out of sorts in hot conditions in Ohio and broken three times by rival Alcaraz to trail 5-0. With Alcaraz about to serve for the set, four-time grand slam champion Sinner called for the trainer and decided to quit to hand the world number two a maiden Cincinnati Open title and cast doubt over his involvement at Flushing Meadows, where the action gets under way on August 24. So very sad to see 💔@carlosalcaraz comforts a disappointed Jannik Sinner after the World No. 1 is forced to retire due to illness.@CincyTennis | #CincyTennis — ATP Tour (@atptour) August 18, 2025 Sinner addressed the crowd after his retirement, saying: 'I'm super, super sorry to disappoint you. 'From yesterday I didn't feel great, I thought I would improve during the night, but 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.' After titanic tussles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in recent months, another thrilling instalment was predicted at this ATP 1000 event. Sinner had not dropped a set on his way to the final, but that changed after game one as Alcaraz surprisingly clinched a break to love. Alcaraz held to move 2-0 up although only after being taken to deuce and yet it was not a sign of things to come. Feel better, Jannik — Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 18, 2025 More struggles on serve followed for Sinner, who saved two break points but suddenly was three down and called for an ice bag during the break. It failed to stem the tide as the Italian was immediately forced to rush around court to keep up with Alcaraz. When Sinner barely moved to get to a drop shot in the fifth game, the writing was on the wall and after a double fault made it 5-0, Alcaraz watched his adversary call for a trainer and bring the final to a premature end. Alcaraz proceeded to write 'sorry Jannik' on the camera before he briefly consoled the world number one. 'Well, yeah it is not the way I want to win matches, to win trophies and I have to say sorry. I can't understand how he feels right now,' Alcaraz said. 'I said many, many times you are a true champion and I am pretty sure from this situation you will come back better and stronger like you always do.'
North Wales Chronicle
an hour ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jannik Sinner retires due to illness in Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner was only on court for 24 minutes, but was out of sorts in hot conditions in Ohio and broken three times by rival Alcaraz to trail 5-0. With Alcaraz about to serve for the set, four-time grand slam champion Sinner called for the trainer and decided to quit to hand the world number two a maiden Cincinnati Open title and cast doubt over his involvement at Flushing Meadows, where the action gets under way on August 24. So very sad to see 💔@carlosalcaraz comforts a disappointed Jannik Sinner after the World No. 1 is forced to retire due to illness.@CincyTennis | #CincyTennis — ATP Tour (@atptour) August 18, 2025 Sinner addressed the crowd after his retirement, saying: 'I'm super, super sorry to disappoint you. 'From yesterday I didn't feel great, I thought I would improve during the night, but 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.' After titanic tussles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in recent months, another thrilling instalment was predicted at this ATP 1000 event. Sinner had not dropped a set on his way to the final, but that changed after game one as Alcaraz surprisingly clinched a break to love. Alcaraz held to move 2-0 up although only after being taken to deuce and yet it was not a sign of things to come. Feel better, Jannik — Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 18, 2025 More struggles on serve followed for Sinner, who saved two break points but suddenly was three down and called for an ice bag during the break. It failed to stem the tide as the Italian was immediately forced to rush around court to keep up with Alcaraz. When Sinner barely moved to get to a drop shot in the fifth game, the writing was on the wall and after a double fault made it 5-0, Alcaraz watched his adversary call for a trainer and bring the final to a premature end. Alcaraz proceeded to write 'sorry Jannik' on the camera before he briefly consoled the world number one. 'Well, yeah it is not the way I want to win matches, to win trophies and I have to say sorry. I can't understand how he feels right now,' Alcaraz said. 'I said many, many times you are a true champion and I am pretty sure from this situation you will come back better and stronger like you always do.'
The Herald Scotland
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Jannik Sinner retires due to illness in Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz
With Alcaraz about to serve for the set, four-time grand slam champion Sinner called for the trainer and decided to quit to hand the world number two a maiden Cincinnati Open title and cast doubt over his involvement at Flushing Meadows, where the action gets under way on August 24. So very sad to see 💔@carlosalcaraz comforts a disappointed Jannik Sinner after the World No. 1 is forced to retire due to illness.@CincyTennis | #CincyTennis — ATP Tour (@atptour) August 18, 2025 Sinner addressed the crowd after his retirement, saying: 'I'm super, super sorry to disappoint you. 'From yesterday I didn't feel great, I thought I would improve during the night, but 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.' After titanic tussles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in recent months, another thrilling instalment was predicted at this ATP 1000 event. Sinner had not dropped a set on his way to the final, but that changed after game one as Alcaraz surprisingly clinched a break to love. Alcaraz held to move 2-0 up although only after being taken to deuce and yet it was not a sign of things to come. More struggles on serve followed for Sinner, who saved two break points but suddenly was three down and called for an ice bag during the break. It failed to stem the tide as the Italian was immediately forced to rush around court to keep up with Alcaraz. When Sinner barely moved to get to a drop shot in the fifth game, the writing was on the wall and after a double fault made it 5-0, Alcaraz watched his adversary call for a trainer and bring the final to a premature end. Alcaraz proceeded to write 'sorry Jannik' on the camera before he briefly consoled the world number one. 'Well, yeah it is not the way I want to win matches, to win trophies and I have to say sorry. I can't understand how he feels right now,' Alcaraz said. 'I said many, many times you are a true champion and I am pretty sure from this situation you will come back better and stronger like you always do.'
