"That's not how I want to win matches," Alcaraz's reaction after Sinner's withdrawal in the Cincinnati final
The highly anticipated final between Sinner and Alcaraz in Cincinnati turned into a disaster. After just five games in the first set, the Italian decided to retire. The Spaniard addressed the unfortunate situation during the trophy ceremony.
"As you said, Jannik, that’s not how I want to win matches or a trophy. I can only say I’m sorry. I know and understand how you must be feeling right now. As I’ve said many times, you’re truly a champion.
I’m sure you’ll come back even better—stronger—from this situation. That’s what real champions do, and you are definitely one of them."
With this result, the Spaniard has now claimed his sixth title this season, his third in Masters 1000 after Monte-Carlo and Rome.
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