The epilogue you don’t expect. The Cincinnati Masters 1000 final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lasts just 23 minutes, with the South Tyrolean who retires when he was under 5-0 against the Spaniard for a malaise. The challenge between number 1 and number 2 in the world sees the Spaniard to win the tournament for the abandonment of his rival: “I took the field for the public but I can’t do it. I feel too bad, I can’t move”, the words of the above -tooth when he communicated the retirement.
Alcaraz immediately approached the opponent to console him, confirming that beyond the rivalry between the two there is great respect, and then, on the camera he wrote “Sorry Jannik”. The number 1 in the world then apologized to the public who came to attend the Cincinnati final. That Sinner was in difficulty has been understood from the first game: the beginning of the match is immediately complicated for the South Tyrolean who suffers the break at the first game and then goes below 2-0 accomplices also a series of free errors of the allegedness that appeared in difficulty. The Spaniard takes advantage of this that tears the service again and goes on 3-0. The inertia of the first set is all in favor of the Spaniard who brings easily on 4-0 with a Sinner always in the shade and in difficulty from the physical point of view. Alcaraz goes on 5-0 but to worry are the conditions of the number one in the world which in fact at the change of field decides to retire.
Interviews
Alcaraz wins, but there is no joy. “I’m sorry to disappoint you but since yesterday I didn’t feel well, – Sinner’s words to the award ceremony, greeted by the ovation of the public – I hoped to improve but I got worse. I’m so sorry because many of you today had more to do. Carlos, congratulations, is not the way you wanted, I wish you the best for the rest of the season. Thanks to my team to push me every day. Thanks for the support and for understanding the situation. I’m sorry to disappoint you, but sometimes these situations happen and you have to know how to accept them. It was one of the hottest tournaments that I have ever played. Thanks for the support and the people who came. Thanks also to the referees and people who work behind the scenes. See you next year … hoping to be in a better condition ».
Alcaraz conquers the sixth seasonal title for a week from the US Open. «I would not have wanted to win like this, I’m sorry – the words of the Spaniard – I understand how you can feel you right now, I can’t say anything that you don’t know. You are a great champion, and you will return even stronger as you have always done. So the great champions do and you are. I don’t know what to say … I continue with my team. This tournament lasts so much, the atmosphere is beautiful, I feel good on the field, we work well. And for this I have to thank you, not only for this week’s work, but for that of always. All those who make this tournament possible, a large tournament for me, this year even more beautiful. We are able to spend time between one game to another, it was a joy to be part of this tournament this year. People are splendid, in every training, in every game there is the affection of the public, and I appreciate it. Playing in front of you is a pleasure ».
The ranking
The fourteenth confrontation between Sinner and Alcaraz wins the Spaniard who now, on the eve of the US Open he earns very heavy points in the race for the position of number 1. Now the Italian hopes are all entrusted to Jasmine Paolini who on the Italian night will challenge the Polish Iga Swiatek for the title of the women’s tournament.