Tennis Tournament in Cincinnati: Defending Champion Jannik Sinner Sets New Speed Record for Quickest Victory in the Year 2025
Jannik Sinner Extends Hard-Court Winning Streak in Cincinnati Open
In a dominating performance, defending champion Jannik Sinner extended his impressive hard-court winning streak to at least 25 matches with a convincing victory at the Cincinnati Open. The Italian star defeated Daniel Elahi Galan in straight sets, 6-1 6-1, in just 59 minutes.
Sinner's victory was his quickest of the year, and it marked his 22nd consecutive win on hard courts since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in Beijing last September. The 21-year-old has been in outstanding form on this surface, winning 38 consecutive matches against players ranked outside the ATP's top 50 since 2023.
The defending champion expressed uncertainty about what to expect in the match due to the difference between matches and practice sessions. However, Sinner quickly dispelled any doubts, winning the first five games of the opening set. He then held his serve to take the set, before breaking Galan twice more in the second set to secure the victory.
Sinner wore a protective sleeve on his right arm during the match, but it did not appear to hinder his performance. The Italian is bidding to become the first back-to-back men's singles champion in Cincinnati since Roger Federer in 2014 and 2015.
Meanwhile, other notable results from the Cincinnati Open include Holger Rune's victory over Roman Safiullin, Benjamin Bonzi's comeback win over eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti, and Iga Swiatek's progression to the third round. Tommy Paul also progressed, defeating Spain's Pedro Martinez, while Casper Ruud suffered an early exit, losing to Arthur Rinderknech.
In addition, the nineteenth seed Tomas Machac was defeated by Adrian Mannarino. The Cincinnati Open continues to provide exciting matches and compelling storylines, with Sinner's pursuit of back-to-back titles adding another layer of intrigue to the tournament.
Sources: 1. Stats Perform 2. ATP Tour 3. Tennis World USA 4. BBC Sport
Jannik Sinner's impressive winning streak on hard courts has not only impacted his tennis career but also his health, as he continues to maintain a balanced approach towards sports and wellness. Meanwhile, defeating Daniel Elahi Galan in the Cincinnati Open, Sinner demonstrated his dominance on the tennis court, making a strong case for his potential victory in both the 2022 and 2023 tournaments.
