Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati final on Aug 18 due to illness. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz has his sights set on reclaiming the ATP World No. 1 ranking from Jannik Sinner at the upcoming US Open.

Jannik Sinner’s recovery from physical and psychological stress was outlined, easing doubts over his US Open participation after the Cincinnati setback.

Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz underlined their hard court credentials ahead of the US Open with victories over Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner respectively in the women's and men's singles tournaments at the Cincinnati Open.

It felt like tennis had delivered the perfect script—world No. 1 Jannik Sinner versus world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in a Masters 1000 final. Both had torn through the draw in Cincinnati, barely breaking a sweat, setting up the dream clash fans had been waiting for.

Carlos Alcaraz dominated and got a straight-set victory, 6-4, 6-3, to reach the final which he will be playing against Jannik Sinner.

Jannik Sinner’s preparations for the US Open ended in emotional scenes as he retired from the Cincinnati final after just five games and 23 minutes.