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Alcaraz Wins Cincinnati Open After Sinner Retires With Illness

The highly anticipated showdown between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Open final ended on a somber note. Alcaraz defeated Sinner in a walkover after the ATP World No.

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WTA Monterrey Day 1 Predictions Including Maria Sakkari vs Donna Vekic

Quite a few interesting matchups will take place on Day 1 of the 2025 WTA Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico. Former finalist Marie Bouzkova takes on Zeynep Sonmez, while Jessica Bouzas Maneiro hopes to follow up her great performances in Montreal and Cincinnati.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Alarm Bells for Jannik Sinner Ahead of US Open After Cincinnati Final Retirement

The 2025 Cincinnati Open final was billed as another clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but it ended almost before it began. After just five games, with Alcaraz leading 5–0, Sinner stunned the crowd by walking to his chair and retiring from the match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

2025 US Open: Five Players Withdraw From Event

The 2025 US Open starts on August 24th. On the women’s side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek are among those vying for the title.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

Jannik Sinner retires as Carlos Alcaraz crowned champion in sad abrupt end to Cincinnati Open

Those expecting to see a classic Sinalcaraz final once again like Wimbledon or Roland Garros were not treated to one as it ended up being a bit of a damp squibb in the end as Carlos Alcaraz was crowned Cincinnati Open champion through retirement.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Is the US Open Mixed Doubles Set to Fail?

Ahead of the US Open’s revolutionary twist on mixed doubles, big names are dropping out left, right, and center. It looks as though there may be more to come.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / August 18

Iga Swiatek Credits Court Speed for Reaching her First Cincinnati Open Final

Iga Swiatek believes the courts used at the 2025 Cincinnati Open are part of the reason she’s in the final for the first time in her career. On several occasions, the former World No.1 has tried to reach the championship match but always failed to do so.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

Former British No.1 and Australian Open semi-finalist Kyle Edmund retires aged 30

Kyle Edmund, the former British No.1 who reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and was a top 15 player has retired from tennis at the age of 30.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 18

Great Britain's Kyle Edmund announces retirement

Kyle Edmund, who ranked as Britain's No. 1 player for 19 months, announced his retirement from tennis on Monday. Edmund, 30, spent the last five years struggling to regain his form due to multiple injuries.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

'I think we should cherish the moment while it's here': Coco Gauff was desperate to watch Venus Williams play at DC Open

Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old tennis star, recently shared a personal moment that offered fans a rare glimpse into her life beyond the court. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Gauff revealed that she cooked dinner for herself and her boyfriend while watching Venus Williams' historic victory at the DC Open on July 22, 2025.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

'It's a match I would never miss' : Elena Vesnina excited ahead of Sinner-Alcaraz match-up

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to face each other in the final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000 on Monday. This will be their 14th meeting on the ATP Tour.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

US Open Mixed Doubles 2025: Draw, Results, Schedule of play, Predictions and Format

The US Open Mixed Doubles is due to take place between Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August amid much conjecture with the tournament erased from its usual slot and now featuring top stars from across the tennis world.

Emma Navarro News / Serve on SI / August 18

Emma Navarro and Talenti Serve the Perfect Scoop for 2025 US Open

Since emerging as an elite talent in women's tennis with a semifinal run to the 2024 US Open, Emma Navarro has been serving up winners on the court, and now she's ready to serve up something sweet ahead of this year's final Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / August 18

'Doesn't Seem Fair': Swiatek's Scheduling Advantage Over Rybakina Raises Eyebrows

Iga Swiatek reached her maiden Cincinnati Open final after beating Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals, but some questioned the advantage she had during the match.

Novak Djokovic News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 18

Novak Djokovic yet to arrive in New York despite having match in 24 hours

Novak Djokovic is supposed to walk onto the court at Flushing Meadows tomorrow, but as of today, he is still not even in America. For most players, that would feel like chaos, but for Djokovic, it’s a moment that tells you a lot about where he is in his career, his priorities, and the strange crossroads of time he’s standing at.