Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired during the final. This victory marks Alcaraz's sixth title of the year and his eighth Masters 1000 title. The ATP rankings reveal Alcaraz is 1,890 points behind Sinner, but when accounting for points from the last US Open, he leads by 60 points. To retain the top ranking at the US Open, Sinner must achieve a better result than Alcaraz, with both players being the sole contenders for No. 1.
Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired in the first set, marking Alcaraz's sixth title of the year and eighth Masters 1000.
With the new ATP rankings, Alcaraz is just 1,890 points behind Sinner. After adjusting for previous US Open points, Alcaraz is actually ahead by 60 points.
Sinner must perform better than Alcaraz at the US Open, needing to reach at least the third round to have a chance of retaining the No. 1 spot.
If Alcaraz and Sinner meet in the final, the winner will take the No. 1 ranking, as no other player is in contention.
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