Four-time Grand Slam winner Jannik Sinner was forced to withdraw from the mixed doubles at Flushing Meadows due to illness, with the US Open singles just around the corner

Jannik Sinner risks losing a second title if he succumbs to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. Sinner and Alcaraz are the No.1 and No.2 seeds respectively at this year's US Open. The top two tennis players in the world were involved in the final of the Cincinnati Open on Monday ahead of potentially meeting each other in Flushing Meadows.

Former US Open champion Mats Wilander predicts this year's winner at the final Major event of the season. The Swede sees Jannik Sinner as the main contender, placing the defending champion above Carlos Alcaraz.

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.

Carlos Alcaraz dominated and got a straight-set victory, 6-4, 6-3, to reach the final which he will be playing against Jannik Sinner.

Jannik Sinner’s preparations for the US Open ended in emotional scenes as he retired from the Cincinnati final after just five games and 23 minutes.