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Jannik Sinner surpassed Roger Federer’s record by booking his place in the eighth straight ATP Masters 1000 or grand slam finals
It was a birthday with a difference for world No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday. The Italian celebrated turning 24 in style, beating qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 6-2 to set up a clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Cincinnati Open.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in Sunday's Cincinnati Open final after the world's top two players won their respective semi-finals on Saturday. World No 1 Sinner and second-ranked Alcaraz will meet in a repeat of the French Open and Wimbledon finals earlier this summer.
Sinner vs. Alcaraz final set for Monday in Cincinnati following semifinal wins by the two ATP stars on Saturday.
Terence Atmane pulled out an adorable way of wishing Jannik Sinner on his birthday as he gave him a Pokémon card just before their semifinal match-up at the Cincinnati Open.
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'Ready For The Challenge': Carlos Alcaraz Braces For Jannik Sinner Showdown In Cincinnati Final
This will be their fourth final between Sinner and Alcaraz in 2025. Sinner beat Alcaraz in their most recent clash at Wimbledon last month. Alcaraz, however, won at the French Open and Italian Open earlier in the summer.
Jannik Sinner was subjected to an unusual chant from the Cincinnati Open crowd before his match against Terence Atmane. The young Italian was pitted against his French rival in the semi-finals, having won all of his previous matches without dropping a set.
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India Today on MSNCincinnati Open: Terence Atmane gifts Jannik Sinner Pokemon card on 24th birthday
French qualifier Terence Atmane surprised Jannik Sinner with a rare Pikachu card for his 24th birthday before their Cincinnati Open semi-final. Sinner dominated the match, winning 7–6 (4), 6–2 with 91 per cent first-serve success.
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Asianet Newsable on MSNCincinnati Open: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner for Fourth Straight Final Showdown
The Cincinnati Final marks the fourth consecutive tournament final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who won their last encounter at Wimbledon. Both players acknowledged the difficulty of their semifinal matches.
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Daily Express US on MSNCincinnati Open star with staggering IQ reveals true feelings on Jannik Sinner
Terence Atmane has been the surprise package at the Cincinnati Open, and he will face Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals after beating the likes of Taylor Fritz