Jannik Sinner is gearing up for the second half of the tennis season after his recent triumph at Wimbledon, starting in Ohio where he aims to replicate his impressive performance from the previous year on hard courts. Last season, Sinner claimed victory at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 and went on to win the US Open, as well as tournaments in Shanghai and the ATP Finals.
As the world number one, Sinner is aware of the challenge posed by Carlitos Alcaraz, who is also a significant contender. Experts predict Sinner has favorable odds at 2.00 for a consecutive title win, a feat not achieved in Cincinnati since 2015, when Roger Federer secured his seventh title by defeating Novak Djokovic. This underscores the competitive nature of the Cincinnati Masters. Alcaraz, who suffered an unexpected second-round exit in 2024 against Gael Monfils, is looking to become the third Spaniard to win in Cincinnati, with his odds at 2.75.
Completing the list of favorites are German player Alexander Zverev, the 2021 champion seeking his second title of the season after winning in Munich, and American Taylor Fritz, who hopes to bring the title back to the U.S. for the first time since Andy Roddick’s victory in 2006. A win for either Zverev or Fritz would offer significant returns, at 16 times the wager.
This year’s Cincinnati Masters promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament, showcasing the top talents in tennis as they vie for a prestigious title. With Sinner and Alcaraz on the forefront, fans can look forward to thrilling matches that reflect the evolving dynamics in men’s tennis.