Jannik Sinner entered Cincinnati as world No. 1 and defending champion, fresh off his Wimbledon victory. In his opening match (second round, after a bye), he destroyed Daniel Elahi Galán 6-1, 6-1 in 59 minutes, and this is his fastest win of the season. Sinner dropped just eight points on serve and broke Galán five times, looking sharp from the start
Next Up: Francisco Cerúndolo
In the third round, Sinner faces Francisco Cerúndolo of Argentina, who upset 14th seed Tommy Paul in straight sets. Cerúndolo is known for his heavy forehand and clay-court skills, but the two have met five times before, with Sinner holding a 3–2 edge.
Possible Path to the Final
If Sinner gets past Cerúndolo, his projected path leads to a quarterfinal clash with fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti. From there, he could meet either Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune, or the rising star Flavio Cobolli in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev sit in the opposite half of the draw, meaning a showdown with either would only happen in the final a scenario that fans are all awaiting.