Can Alcaraz Overcome Sinner in Cincinnati Final?

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Key Takeaways
- Carlos Alcaraz aims to extend his winning streak to 17 matches.
- Jannik Sinner is defending his title at the Cincinnati Open.
- This final marks their fourth meeting of the year.
- Alcaraz is the third-youngest player to reach nine Masters 1000 finals.
- Both players are in fantastic form, promising an exciting match.
Cincinnati, Aug 17 (NationPress) Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot in his seventh consecutive tour-level final by defeating a struggling Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-4, 6-3 at the Cincinnati Open.
This victory sets the stage for an exciting final clash against Jannik Sinner, a rematch following their encounters in Rome, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon this season.
"I'm eagerly anticipating our match once more," remarked the Spaniard, who will face Sinner for the fourth time this year and the 14th time overall. "We elevate our game to the highest level, bringing forth an exceptional brand of tennis. I'm prepared to embrace the challenge and to address the mistakes I made in our last encounter to improve come Monday."
At just 22 years and three months, Alcaraz becomes the third-youngest athlete to reach nine Masters 1000 finals, following in the footsteps of Rafael Nadal (20) and Novak Djokovic (21), as per ATP statistics.
Entering his ninth ATP Masters 1000 final (7-1) and first hard court final since his triumph at Indian Wells last year, Alcaraz has extended his winning streak to 16 matches at this elite level, following his title victories in Monte-Carlo and Rome.
Previously, defending champion Sinner showcased a solid performance, winning 7-6(4), 6-2, and securing his eighth ATP Masters 1000 final, effectively ending the remarkable run of World No. 136 Terence Atmane.
In just 86 minutes, the world No. 1 marked his 200th tour-level win on hard courts, boosting his winning streak on this surface to 26 matches.
Despite the loss, Atmane surged 67 spots to achieve a new career-high ranking of No. 69 in the ATP Live Rankings. The 23-year-old plans to participate in the qualifying event for the US Open, which begins on Monday.