Cincinnati Open – Alcaraz Takes the Crown
Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Cincinnati Open title on Monday, but not in the way anyone expected. Top seed Jannik Sinner was visibly ill from the start, struggling in the heat before retiring down 0-5 in just 23 minutes.
Alcaraz looked sharp in the brief time they shared on court, winning 21 of 29 points while Sinner committed nine unforced errors. Still, the Spaniard was quick to acknowledge that this wasn’t the way he wanted to secure the trophy.
“This is not the way I want to win,” Alcaraz told the crowd, before turning to Sinner. “You’re a great champion. I know you’ll come back stronger.”
At just 22 years old, Alcaraz is now the youngest men’s champion in Cincinnati since Andy Murray in 2008. The Spaniard has been on a roll, winning five of his last seven tournaments, including a French Open classic over Sinner. With the U.S. Open just days away, both players remain favorites for a deep run.
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Cincinnati Open Men’s Final – Match Summary
| Winner | Loser | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | Jannik Sinner | 5-0 Ret. | Alcaraz wins 21/29 pts |
Winston-Salem Open – Americans Sweep First Round
It was a strong showing for the U.S. contingent in Winston-Salem, where five American players advanced out of the first round. Leading the way was 11th-seeded Sebastian Korda, who dispatched Vit Kopriva 6-3, 6-4 with a dominant 10-0 ace advantage.
Aleksandar Kovacevic survived a tense battle against Filip Misolic, saving two set points in a dramatic second-set tiebreak before closing it out in straight sets. Stefan Dostanic and qualifiers Darwin Blanch and Nishesh Basavareddy also won in style, each moving through without dropping a set.
Elsewhere, Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak delivered the upset of the round, taking out seventh seed Nuno Borges 6-1, 6-3. Italy’s Mattia Bellucci and Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics also advanced.
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Winston-Salem Open – First-Round Results
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Korda (11) | Vit Kopriva | 6-3, 6-4 |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | Filip Misolic | 7-6 (2), 7-6 (8) |
| Stefan Dostanic | — | Straight sets win |
| Darwin Blanch | — | Straight sets win |
| Nishesh Basavareddy | — | Straight sets win |
| Kamil Majchrzak | Nuno Borges (7) | 6-1, 6-3 |
| Mattia Bellucci | — | Advanced |
| Marton Fucsovics | — | Advanced |
