Jannik Sinner Celebrates 24th Birthday with Cincinnati Open Final Win

Sinner Ends Atmane's fairytale run in Cincinnati Semifinals

Jannik Sinner defeats Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati Open final, celebrating his 24th birthday in style.

Jannik Sinner celebrated his 24th birthday in style, defeating French qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati Open final. Sinner's impressive serving performance, winning 91% of his first-serve points, played a crucial role in his victory. He didn't face a single break point throughout the 86-minute match and converted two of five break points.

“Very, very tough challenge,” Sinner said after the match, acknowledging Atmane's strong play. “Every time you play against someone completely new, it's difficult, but playing against this guy in the later stages of a tournament is even more difficult. The pressure is higher, and you know they deserve to be there.” Sinner's win marked his 200th tour-level victory on hard courts, extending his unbeaten streak on the surface to 26 matches.

Sinner will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Alexander Zverev in the final, both of whom are formidable opponents. The crowd celebrated Sinner's birthday with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” after the match, adding to the special moment.

“I knew that I had to be very, very careful and my mindset today was in a good spot. I feel like I handled situations on the court very well.”

📍Next Stop: The Final

World No. 1 and defending champion @janniksin is back in the #CincyTennis championship match! pic.twitter.com/XDK5tiOvU3

— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 16, 2025

The first set between Jannik Sinner and Terence Atmane was a closely contested affair, with both players showcasing impressive serving skills. Neither player managed to create a break point opportunity, highlighting the high quality of their serves. Sinner ultimately held his serve to force a tiebreak, where Atmane's double fault gave Sinner an early advantage. From there, Sinner took control, winning the tiebreak 7-4.

Key Moments:

• Sinner's Dominant Serve: Won 91% of first-serve points, didn't face a break point

• Atmane's Impressive Run: Defeated top players Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune to reach the semifinals

• Sinner's Consistency: 26-match winning streak on hard courts, 200th tour-level win on the surface

• Sinner's Service Game: Lost just three points on serve in the opening set

• Atmane's Double Fault: Gifted Sinner the opening point in the tiebreak

• Sinner's Dominance: Took control after the tiebreak and won the set 7-6(4)