Will Alcaraz Face Sinner Again in Cincinnati Final?

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Key Takeaways
- Carlos Alcaraz advances to his seventh straight final.
- Jannik Sinner waits for a rematch in Cincinnati.
- Both players have faced each other multiple times this season.
- Alcaraz's winning streak now stands at 16 matches.
- Sinner continues to prove his dominance on hard courts.
Cincinnati, Aug 17 (NationPress) Carlos Alcaraz has reached his seventh consecutive tour-level final after defeating an unwell Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-4, 6-3 at the Cincinnati Open.
This victory sets the stage for a highly anticipated final against Jannik Sinner, marking a rematch following their battles in Rome, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon this season.
"I am eagerly anticipating our match once more," expressed the Spaniard, who is set to face Sinner for the fourth time this year and the 14th time overall. "We elevate our game to the highest level, producing beautiful tennis during our encounters. I'm prepared to face this challenge and analyze what I could improve from our last match on Monday."
At just 22 years and three months, Alcaraz becomes the third-youngest player to reach nine Masters 1000 finals, following the footsteps of Rafael Nadal (20) and Novak Djokovic (21), as noted by ATP statistics.
Advancing to his ninth ATP Masters 1000 final (7-1) and first on hard courts since winning the Indian Wells title last year, Alcaraz has now stretched his winning streak to 16 matches at this elite level after his title victories in Monte-Carlo and Rome.
Earlier, defending champion Sinner showcased a strong performance, winning 7-6(4), 6-2, which secured him a spot in his eighth ATP Masters 1000 final, concluding the impressive run of World No. 136 Terence Atmane.
With his 86-minute victory, the world No. 1 achieved his 200th tour-level win on hard courts and extended his winning streak on this surface to 26 matches.
Despite the loss, Atmane climbed 67 positions to reach a new career-high of No. 69 in the ATP Live Rankings. The 23-year-old is next set to compete in the qualifying rounds for the US Open, starting Monday.