Carlos Alcaraz secured his first Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, was forced to retire from their final match due to illness. Sinner had been struggling since Sunday and appeared unwell on the court. Despite the challenging conditions of heat and humidity, Sinner's performance deteriorated quickly, leading to his retirement while trailing 0-5. Alcaraz maintained a high level of play, focusing on capitalizing on Sinner's mistakes and demonstrating resilience after facing a sick opponent in a prior match.
Carlos Alcaraz has emerged victorious at the Cincinnati Open, marking the first time in his career he has won the tournament after Jannik Sinner retired due to illness.
Jannik Sinner, forced to retire while trailing 0-5, revealed he had not been feeling well since Sunday and expressed regret for disappointing the fans.
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