The Cincinnati Open closing is about, and it’s the one most predicted.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the title in a rematch of their Wimbledon closing, echoing the blockbuster Novak Djokovic vs. Alcaraz conflict in Cincinnati two years in the past.
Each gamers superior in straight units on Day 10, with Sinner navigating qualifier Terence Atmane’s lefty recreation earlier than pulling away, whereas Alcaraz brushed apart an ailing Alexander Zverev.
It units up one other chapter of their rivalry with World No. 1 vs. World No. 2, with the North American summer time’s greatest Masters 1000 trophy on the road on Monday. A Monday closing? 😕
Full recap, match stats and highlights beneath.
Day Ten Cincinnati Open 2025 Semi-Closing Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner (1) | Terence Atmane (Q) | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz (2) | Alexander Zverev (3) | 6-4 6-3 |
Jannik Sinner def. Terence Atmane, 7-6(4), 6-2
Jannik Sinner celebrated his twenty fourth birthday by defeating qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 to maneuver inside one win of defending his title.
The World No. 1 confronted a stern first-set check from the World No. 136, who used his lefty service successfully throughout the first set.
Nonetheless, a pricey Atmane double fault opened the tiebreak, which Sinner clinched earlier than dominating the second set.
I assumed Atmane performed decently, and at the very least gave himself a shot within the first set tiebreak, however Sinner wasn’t actually examined on serve, profitable 91% of factors and never dealing with a single break level. He all the time had Atmane at arm’s size and no person has been capable of check him to date in Ohio.
It was a really, very robust problem. Each time you play in opposition to one thing fully new, it’s tough, however enjoying in opposition to this man within the later phases of a event is much more tough. The strain is greater and you already know they should be there… He has overwhelmed unimaginable gamers all through his wins. I knew that I needed to be very cautious, and my mindset was in a great place. I felt like I dealt with the conditions on the court docket very properly. He was serving extremely properly within the first set. He has large, large potential, and I believe we noticed that within the event. Sinner on his win.
Match Stats
| Jannik Sinner | Terence Atmane | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 21 | 16 |
| Unforced Errors | 16 | 24 |
| Aces | 6 | 9 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 58% (35/60) | 69% (40/58) |
| 1st Serve Factors | 91% (32/35) | 78% (31/40) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 68% (17/25) | 44% (8/18) |
| Break Factors Saved | (0/0) | 60% (3/5) |
| Service Video games | 100% (10/10) | 80% (8/10) |
| 1st Return Factors Received | 23% (9/40) | 9% (3/35) |
| 2nd Return Factors Received | 56% (10/18) | 32% (8/25) |
| Break Factors Received | 40% (2/5) | (0/0) |
| Return Video games | 20% (2/10) | 0% (0/10) |
| Strain Factors | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Service Factors | 82% (49/60) | 67% (39/58) |
| Return Factors | 33% (19/58) | 18% (11/60) |
| Web Factors | 88% (7/8) | 57% (4/7) |
| Complete Factors | 58% (68/118) | 42% (50/118) |
| Match Factors Saved | 0 | 2 |
| Max Factors In A Row | 7 | 3 |
| Complete Garnes | 60% (12/20) | 40% (8/20) |
| Max Garnes In A Row | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
Carlos Alcaraz def. Alexander Zverev, 6-4, 6-3
Carlos Alcaraz powered into his ninth ATP Masters 1000 closing, defeating a struggling Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 in 87 minutes
Within the first set, Zverev began properly, fashioning three break factors in recreation 4, however he didn’t convert, permitting Carlos to take cost and seize the primary set.
From there, Zverev pale as Carlos broke within the opening recreation of the second set, and though he hit three consecutive double faults in a lapse of focus to relinquish the break, it was uncompetitive from there.
A medical timeout for Zverev when main 2-1 for what seemed just like what affected him in opposition to Shelton was successfully the tip of issues, as he couldn’t compete on resumption, finally dropping the final 16 factors of the match.
It’s by no means simple enjoying in opposition to somebody that you already know shouldn’t be feeling 100 per cent. It’s even harder when it comes from Sascha, such an important participant, such an important particular person off the court docket. We’ve got a very good relationship. We began the match actually good, enjoying good rallies, stage of tennis. However then unexpectedly he began to really feel dangerous. After which my focus, I used to be serious about how he’s feeling, in addition to specializing in myself and enjoying good tennis. It was a very tough state of affairs for me and I simply want him all the perfect Alcaraz on his win.
Match Stats
| Alexander Zverev | Carlos Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 9 | 27 |
| Unforced Errors | 24 | 24 |
| Aces | 3 | 11 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 4 |
| 1st Serve % | 77% (47/61) | 53% (27/51) |
| 1st Serve Factors Received | 53% (25/47) | 81% (22/27) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Received | 47% (7/15) | 63% (15/24) |
| Break Factors Saved | 33% (2/6) | 80% (4/5) |
| Service Video games | 60% (6/10) | 89% (8/9) |
| 1st Return Factors Received | 19% (5/27) | 47% (22/47) |
| 2nd Return Factors Received | 38% (9/24) | 53% (8/15) |
| Break Factors Received | 20% (1/5) | 67% (4/6) |
| Return Video games | 11% (1/9) | 40% (4/10) |
| Strain Factors | 27% (3/11) | 73% (8[11) |
| Service Points | 52% (32/61) | 73% (37/51) |
| Return Points | 27% (14/51) | 48% (29/61) |
| Net Points | 57% (8/14) | 75% (6/8) |
| Total Points | 41% (46/112) | 59% (66/112) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 6 | 16 |
| Total Games | 37% (7/19) | 63% (12/19) |
| Max Games In A Row | 2 | 4 |
Highlights
Cincinnati Open 2025 Day 12 Closing
- Jannik Sinner (1) vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Who wins the ultimate?
