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Sinner and Sabalenka Shine in Cincinnati
In an exciting day of tennis at the Cincinnati Open, top-ranked Jannik Sinner made headlines by narrowly defeating Alexander Zverev in a gripping third-set tiebreaker.
The match lasted over three hours, showcasing both players’ incredible skills and determination. Sinner’s victory means he has reached his fifth final of the season, tying for the ATP Tour lead.
Sinner expressed his happiness after the match, saying, «I think we both raised our level when it counted. The tiebreaker can go both ways. I just tried to stay there mentally.» Despite dealing with a right hip issue, he felt fine physically moving forward.
Meanwhile, on the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka also advanced to the finals after beating Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. This victory marked a significant moment for Sabalenka, ending Swiatek’s impressive 15-match winning streak.
Sabalenka shared her excitement, stating, «I’m really happy with the win, especially against Iga, who is always a tough battle.» She will now compete against Jessica Pegula, who triumphed over Paula Badosa in her own semifinal match.