Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness, which raises questions about his readiness for the US Open. Alcaraz claimed victory after Sinner retired while trailing 5-0 in the first set. Sinner expressed disappointment, stating he did not feel well and hoped to improve overnight. Alcaraz expressed his empathy during the trophy presentation, recognizing Sinner's champion stature. Ambiguity remains regarding Sinner's condition for the upcoming mixed doubles event at the US Open, scheduled soon after his retirement.
Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after Jannik Sinner retired due to illness, raising concerns about Sinner's fitness for the upcoming US Open.
Sinner expressed his disappointment, stating, 'I'm super, super sorry to disappoint you. Yesterday I didn't feel great. I thought that I would improve during the night, but it came up worse.'
Alcaraz empathized with Sinner during the trophy presentation, saying, 'I can understand how you must feel now. You are a true champion and I am sure you will come back even stronger.'
Sinner's early retirement raised speculation about his ability to compete in the mixed doubles event at the US Open, scheduled just days after his withdrawal.
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