Jannik Sinner’s first words after his heartbreaking Cincinnati Open retirement have finally been revealed.
Sinner had to retire after just 20 minutes at the Cincinnati Open, as Carlos Alcaraz won the match by default.
Alcaraz picked up huge prize money for his win, but he looked on with worry about his great rival’s retirement.
This is what Sinner said to the umpire and medical team ahead of his disappointing retirement in Cincinnati.
Jannik Sinner said sorry to the fans after Cincinnati Open retirement
“I’m just so sorry for the fans,” said Sinner after losing his fifth straight game to Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Open final.
Sinner looked out of sorts in the Cincinnati Open, which allowed his Spanish rival to canter to a substantial 5-0 lead.
The Spaniard didn’t really get out of second gear in the opening, but Sinner couldn’t deal with him in the 20 minutes on court.
Sinner looked distraught as he retired, but the umpire announced it was illness rather than an injury, which could give the star hope for the US Open.
Alcaraz is set to play with Emma Raducanu at the US Open Mixed Doubles tournament on August 19.
Jannik Sinner confirmed he was ill at the Cincinnati Open
Sinner revealed in his post-match interview that he was suffering with illness rather than an injury, which gives him hope for the US Open.
He said he began to feel ill the previous night and hope it would subside throughout the night, but he still felt ill.
Sinner said he hoped to come out and give fans some value for money, but he just couldn’t get through the match.
The World No. 1 looked genuinely distraught as he gave a few words to the Cincinnati Open crowd.