Jannik Sinner marked his 24th birthday in style at the Cincinnati Open, where he defeated Terence Atmane in the semifinal with a score of 7-6, 6-2. After the match, he joined the Tennis Channel desk for a lighthearted interview, and was greeted with a celebratory cake to honor the occasion. The moment added a festive touch to an already triumphant evening for the world number one.
Unexpected gift from his Opponent
Before the match, Atmane surprised Sinner with a unique birthday present—a Pokémon trading card. Known for his extensive collection, Atmane chose a Pikachu card to share his passion with Sinner. The gesture was captured backstage and quickly became a fan favorite moment. Sinner, who admitted to dabbling briefly in Pokémon Go, appreciated the thoughtful gift and the friendly spirit it represented.
A memorable day in Cincinnati
The combination of a hard-fought win, a surprise gift, and a birthday cake made August 16 a standout day for Sinner. His performance on court was dominant, and the off-court celebrations highlighted the camaraderie and personality that enrich the sport. As he advances to the final, Sinner carries not just momentum, but a smile from a day filled with warmth and victory.
Sinner in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWWWWWWWW At the moment ranked no.1, the Italian has a 31-3 win-loss record in 2025. Jannik is now having a run in Cincinnati where he beat the world no.144 Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1 6-1, the world no.35 Gabriel Diallo 6-2 7-6(6), the world no.89 Adrian Mannarino 6-4 7-6(4), the world no.28 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0 6-2 and the world no.136 Terence Atmane 7-6(4) 6-2.
Jannik Sinner will compete against the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. The head to head is 9-5 for Alcaraz.
Jannik has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner got to the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) and at the French Open.
Sinner won 21 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
