Jannik Sinner at the 2025 Cincinnati Open
Jannik Sinner (born 16 August 2001) is an Italian professional tennis player and the defending champion at the 2025 Cincinnati Open. As the top seed in the tournament, Sinner received a bye in the first round (Round of 128).
Tournament Overview
The 2025 Cincinnati Open, officially the Western & Southern Open, is a prestigious ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament held annually in Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati. As a key lead-up event to the US Open, it attracts the top players in the world. Jannik Sinner entered the 2025 edition as the top seed and the reigning champion, having secured his maiden Masters 1000 title at the event in the previous year.
Jannik Sinner’s Road to the Final
- Round of 128 (Bye): As the number one seed, Jannik Sinner received a direct entry into the second round of the tournament, bypassing the Round of 128. This bye is standard for the top-ranked players in ATP Masters 1000 events.
- Round of 64: vs. Daniel Elahi Galán: In his opening match, Sinner faced Daniel Elahi Galán from Colombia. Sinner demonstrated dominant form, securing a comfortable victory in two straight sets with a final score of 6-1, 6-1. The swift victory propelled Sinner into the Round of 32.
- Round of 32: vs. Gabriel Diallo: Sinner defeated Gabriel Diallo of Canada in two sets, with a score of 6-2, 7-6 (8-6).
- Round of 16: vs. Adrian Mannarino: The Italian continued his run by defeating Adrian Mannarino with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7-4).
- Quarterfinals: vs. Félix Auger-Aliassime: Sinner advanced to the semifinals after defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2.
- Semifinals: vs. Terence Atmane: In the semifinals, Sinner faced qualifier Terence Atmane and won in straight sets, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2.
Tournament Final
In the final of the 2025 Cincinnati Open, Carlos Alcaraz claimed the men’s singles title when his opponent and defending champion, Jannik Sinner, retired from the match while trailing 5-0. This marked Alcaraz’s eighth Masters 1000 title and 22nd ATP Tour title. At 22 years old, Alcaraz became the youngest Cincinnati champion since Andy Murray in 2008, and the victory was notable as the first final at the event to end in a retirement since 2011.
