Cincinnati Open 2025 Final: Sinner’s Retirement Due to Illness and Alcaraz’s Victory

The Cincinnati Open 2025 final concluded with Jannik Sinner’s retirement, handing Carlos Alcaraz the title. Sinner, visibly struggling, had accumulated unforced errors and received medical attention during the match. The situation escalated when Sinner told the umpire that he felt like he could collapse. He then had to retire due to health issues. Following his retirement, Sinner expressed remorse to both Alcaraz and the spectators, citing illness as the cause. He had been feeling unwell since the previous day and tried to play. However, his condition worsened, ultimately preventing him from finishing the match. Sinner apologized for disappointing the fans, explaining his illness impacted his ability to compete. He then congratulated Alcaraz on his win and offered him well wishes for the upcoming U.S. Open and the remainder of the season.