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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

‘You are truly a champion’: Carlos Alcaraz sends best wishes to Jannik Sinner

  • Jannik Sinner retired from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz after just five games due to illness.
  • Sinner, the World No 1, withdrew after 20 minutes without winning a game, confirming he had felt unwell since the previous day.
  • Carlos Alcaraz expressed sympathy for Sinner, stating it was not how he wished to win the trophy and praising Sinner as a champion who would return stronger.
  • Sinner apologized to the crowd for the premature end to the match and congratulated Alcaraz on his sixth title of the 2025 season.
  • Sinner's fitness is now a concern ahead of his US Open defense, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday.

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