Weary transgressor concedes defeat, Alcaraz triumphs in Cincinnati tournament.
Jannik Sinner's participation in the US Open mixed doubles event is shrouded in uncertainty following his abrupt retirement during the Cincinnati Open final due to illness. The Italian tennis star, partnered with Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova, was set to compete in the US Open mixed doubles, but his health issues have cast doubt on his ability to participate.
In the fateful final against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner retired at 0-5 after just 22 minutes. The Spanish sensation dominated the match, breaking Sinner's serve twice and leading the way from the outset. The temperature during the match was over 30 degrees, and Sinner struggled to keep up with Alcaraz, who went on to win the Cincinnati hardcourt tournament.
Sinner himself apologised to fans for his retirement, noting his deteriorating condition since the previous day. He tried to play but could not continue, expressing concern about collapsing. The sudden retirement has left Sinner’s recovery timeline uncertain, and consequently, his scheduled participation in the US Open mixed doubles remains questionable.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz's victory in Cincinnati was not a straightforward win. Alexander Zverev, the top German tennis player, was physically pushed to his limits in the semi-finals before losing to Alcaraz. After the match, Alcaraz wrote "Sorry, Jannik" into a TV camera, showing his empathy for his injured opponent.
The US Open begins on Tuesday (local time), and tennis fans will be eagerly watching to see if Sinner will be able to recover in time to compete in the mixed doubles event with Siniakova.
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