No ace up the sleeve works against Sinner

Jannik Sinner advanced steadily towards the final of the ATP Cincinnati 2025 after defeating Terence Atmane in the semifinals with a score of 7-6(4) and 6-2 in 1 hour and 26 minutes of play. The Italian player held on in the first set where he couldn't attack too much against the Frenchman, and then closed his victory in two sets to set up a meeting with the winner of Alcaraz vs Zverev in the grand final.

After giving him a birthday gift just before stepping onto the court with a Pokémon card, Terence lived up to his promise in the initial games. The Frenchman, far from shrinking, played strong both from the baseline and at the net, fearlessly seeking winners to battle head-to-head with the world number one.

With his usual confidence throughout the week in Cincinnati, Atmane barely struggled with his serve throughout the first set despite the pressure from a Sinner who couldn't find openings. So much so, that the Frenchman and the Italian faced each other in a tiebreak where nerves showed in Terence's racquet, who, although tried to react, it was already too late.

Sinner keeps control

This served as a statement for Jannik, who gained momentum, taking the lead on the scoreboard against an opponent's unusual dynamic, more frustrated for not seeing the reward for his efforts. Focused on his task, the Italian tennis player didn’t forgive in any point, sending Atmane from side to side of the court to show his superiority.

The left-hander managed to save two, but couldn't handle the third match point against a Jannik who had already switched to his robot mode. Invincible from every aspect of his game, the world number one now has just one step left to defend his crown in Cincinnati. He awaits the winner of Alcaraz vs Zverev for that.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ningún as bajo la manga sirve contra Sinner