Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 5-0 in the final of the Cincinnati Masters, an ATP 1000 event on hard court on 18 August 2025, in a result that upset the pre-match odds favouring Sinner. The Spanish world number one's dominant performance—reflected in the decisive scoreline—marked a commanding display against the Italian second-ranked player in one of the season's most prestigious Masters events. Alcaraz's victory at Cincinnati underscores his continued superiority on hard courts and reinforces his position atop the ATP rankings heading into the US Open.