Jannik Sinner recently withdrew from the Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz due to a viral infection, raising concerns about his ability to defend his title at the US Open, but medical expert Steven Buchwald sees Sinner's withdrawal as a wise choice to ensure optimal recovery and performance for the upcoming tournament.

Sinner lasted just five games before retiring from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, with just a week to go before the start of the US Open

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open on Monday after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to illness. Alcaraz was already up big on Sinner, the World No. 1, when he had to retire. Sinner told the crowd that he hoped to play after feeling bad overnight, but he couldn't make it work.

JANNIK SINNER has RETIRED from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz! The world No 1 Sinner was seen telling the umpire: “I feel like I can collapse at any moment” as he retired. The

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.