- Jannik Sinner retired from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz after just five games due to illness.
- The World No 1 apologised to the crowd, explaining he had felt unwell since the previous day, with his condition worsening on the day of the match.
- Sinner's early retirement raises concerns about his fitness for the upcoming US Open, particularly his singles campaign, though he confirmed it was illness rather than injury.
- His participation in the new-look US Open mixed doubles tournament, where he was scheduled to partner Katerina Siniakova, is now uncertain.
- Carlos Alcaraz was crowned the Cincinnati Open champion following Sinner's retirement, expressing sympathy for his rival.
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