As was expected, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will fight for the Cincinnati Masters crown on Monday. The world's best players will embrace theirfourth straight final on the ATP Tour, highlighting their dominance over the rest of the field.
Sinner is the defending champion, and Alcaraz understands what it takes to beat him, especially on hard court. The Spaniard praised the Italian and acknowledged his incredible level and consistency.
Carlos described Jannik as a player without weaknesses and the one who always produces his A-game. As the 22-year-old further explained, Jannik makes you suffer in every point and gifts you nothing.
The Italian has won the previous 26 matches on hard court. He has experienced only nine defeats since the start of 2024, and Alcaraz highlighted his rival's mental strength and the way he moves and strikes the ball with incredible pace and precision.
Sinner ousted Alcaraz is their most recent match in the Wimbledon final. However, the Spaniard prevailed in their previous match on hard, lifting a trophy in Beijing last October after a thriller.
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Both players have player well en route to the final in Cincinnati, and we should expect another tight duel between the world's best players. They chase the trophy but also valuable points in a battle for the ATP throne that will culminate at the US Open.
"It's incredible how Jannik has no weaknesses. He always performs at his best, and it feels like you have to earn every single point and game against him. Jannik makes you suffer from the first to the last point of the match.
His ability to stay mentally focused in every point without ups and downs makes him very special. The way he moves and hits the ball is fantastic. It's hard to find gaps in his game, as he attacks and defends superbly while requiring one shot to take charge," Carlos Alcaraz said.
