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End of the match
In a match that should have been over more than three and a half hours ago and was halted by heavy rain in Ohio, world number one Jannik Sinner defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 7-6 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Masters 1000. The Italian didn't allow his opponent any chances in the tiebreak, having broken him when he was serving for the match.
Key moments
Set 2: 6-6
FRIENDS, MANNARINO IS PRESENT AND BREAKS SINNER'S FIRST TIME IN THE MATCH WHEN HE WAS SERVING TO WIN THE GAME. THE FRENCHMAN CELEBRATES WITH HIS BENCH. WE'RE GOING TO HAVE AN INTENSE TIE-BREAK, WHAT WE EXPERIENCED ON CENTER COURT IS CRAZY.
Set 2: 6-5
FRIENDS!!!!!!! THE BEAST HAS AWAKENED, THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE. JANNIK SINNER IS UP 6-5 AND WILL SERVE TO TAKE THE MATCH AND QUALIFY FOR THE QUARTERFINALS AT THE CINCINNATI MASTERS 1000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 2: 5-5
Jannik Sinner makes it 5-5. Everything looks set for this second set to be decided in a tiebreak. Mannarino is very steady with his serve and doesn't take much risk with his return. The Italian, on the other hand, knows he has a good chance in a tiebreak.
Set 2: 4-5
They're not taking advantage, it's crazy! The service games are lasting a little over a minute. Adrian Mannarino is just one game away from winning the second set and tying the score in Cincinnati. Sinner is pretty confident.
Set 2: 4-4
Friends, we're at 4-4. The second set is very even. World number one Jannik Sinner has yet to allow Adrian Mannarino a single break point. The positive thing for tennis fans is that the Frenchman hasn't either, and this game looks set to go long.
Set 2: 3-4
Set 2: 3-3
Jannik Sinner increases the intensity level we've seen in this second set and evens the score at 3-3. The Italian hasn't yet reached the level we're used to, but at half speed, it's enough to overwhelm his opponents, as has been the case so far.
Set 2: 2-3
After more than three hours of play being stopped, Mannarino stormed into the match and began adding to the scoreboard. He took a 3-2 lead in the second set. It's worth noting that Jannik Sinner won the first set 6-4.
Set 2: 2-2
Jannik Sinner leveled the score at 2-2. He hasn't generated any break points so far. The Frenchman has tried to take risks and score return points, but the Italian has been a wall today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 2: 1-2
Adrian Mannarino saved two break points and survived in the third game of the second set. Jannik Sinner missed a very clear chance to take the Frenchman's serve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 2: 1-1
World number one Jannik Sinner also got off to a strong start in the second set. He looked relaxed and took advantage of his opponent's hesitation. He also showed smart physical control and managed to stay focused in the intense Cincinnati heat.
Set 2: 0-1
Adrian Mannarino!!! He won the first point of the second set. The Frenchman had a 66% effectiveness rate with his first serve throughout the match. He will need to improve his return points; so far, he has only been able to win 7. His opponent has twice as many.
First set: Jannik Sinner (6-4)
Set 1: 5-3
Jannik took a 5-3 lead. The Italian is one point away from winning the first set of the match. Mannarino has been struggling a lot throughout the match. The world number one eases the game into shape, without struggling or increasing his speed. He controls it at will.
Set 1: 4-2
Jannik Sinner goes up 4-2. He continues to break again. Adrian Mannarino hasn't had any chances to break. The Italian has a high percentage of points won on his first and second serves. He averages 75%.
Set 1: 3-2
Adrian Mannarino made it 3-2. The Frenchman had his best service game of the match. Jannik Sinner missed several balls with his return, lacking a bit of precision from the back of the court!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 1: 3-1
Jannik Sinner started off by hitting first and broke Mannarino's serve. The Italian started with a high level of aggression. His return was quite sharp, with an effectiveness rate above 80%!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 1: 2-1
Jannik Sinner started off by hitting first and broke Mannarino's serve. The Italian started with a high level of aggression. His return was quite sharp, with an effectiveness rate above 80%!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 1: 1-1
Italian Jannik Sinner won his service game at 0-0. It's 1-1. The world number one has been highly effective throughout the tournament with his serve, giving his opponents no chance to break his serve!!
Set 1: 0-1
Adrian Mannarino was saved! He survived and won the first point of the match. Jannik Sinner had two break points that he couldn't convert. The Frenchman must be very sharp on his serve if he wants to have a real chance of winning today.
WELCOME FRIENDS, IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THE WORLD NUMBER ONE PLAY IN THE ROUND OF 16 OF THE CINCINNATI MASTERS 1000. DEFENDING CHAMPION IN OHIO!
JANNIK SINNER VS ADRIAN MANNARINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jannik Sinner has shown impressive form this year, combining power and precision from the baseline. Adrian Mannarino, still competitive at 37, relies on his experience and crafty shot-making. However, Sinner’s youthful energy and aggressive style should be too much for Mannarino to handle; expect the Italian to control the match and close it out in straight sets with his serve on an upward trajectory
- The 1st serve of Jannik Sinner has resulted in him winning 59% of points, and Adrian Mannarino has won 59% of their first serve points.
- Second serve points won, is 55% for Jannik Sinner and 52% for Adrian Mannarino.
- After losing the first set, Jannik Sinner manages to turn the match around and win it 45% of the time, and Adrian Mannarino has a 20% record in eventually winning the match.
- Jannik Sinner has a career high ranking of 1, while Adrian Mannarino has a career high rank of 89.
- Jannik Sinner has claimed 26 Career titles and career earnings of $3,10,53,010, versus 25 trophies for Adrian Mannarino and $72,91,760 prize money.
- Jannik Sinner has a 63% deciding set win % (38/60), compared to 54% for Adrian Mannarino (76/140)
- Jannik Sinner comes into this match having won a 1 hour 52 min battle vs Gabriel Diallo in which he managed to win 50% of return points (66/132), hitting 12 aces himself during the match.
- Adrian Mannarino comes into this match having won a 2 hours 39 min battle vs Tommy Paul in which he managed to win 46% of return points (152/329), hitting 25 aces himself during the match.
- In this event so far Jannik Sinner has been holding serve 94% of the time (16/17), while Adrian Mannarino has held their serve 90% of the time (44/49.
- Jannik Sinner has won 9 of the last 10 matches played, while Adrian Mannarino has secured 8 victories over the same range.
- Jannik Sinner has been winning 41% of their own second serve points, and 38% of their opponents, while Adrian Mannarino has won 45% of their second serve points and 46% of their opponents.
An impressive serve was met by an incredible forehand return from the top seed, which yorked Diallo who could only hit the ball into the net.
Sinner did not enjoy his best day, particularly struggling with his serving as he could execute only 50% of his first serves. However, he had enough in the tank to overcome his opponent in straight sets, and the title defense continues for the 23-year-old.
The Frenchman has an unorthodox yet effective style, which has worked for him for so many years. However, it has been a poor 2025 season for him prior to this event, and the sudden rise in form comes as a welcome surprise. He is now tasked to beat the best player currently, against whom he holds a 0-3 record on h2h.
Their most recent meeting in 2023 took place at Indian Wells, which saw the Italian emerge victorious 7-6(7) 6-4. Their only clash in the North-American swing occurred in Canada, where Sinner won from a set down 2-6 6-4 6-2.
Mannarino began his campaign with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Jordan Thompson in the first round, followed by a 6-3, 6-3 win over 19th seed Tomas Machac in the second round. In the third round, he won 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 against 13th seed Tommy Paul. Sinner has won all three matches against Mannarino, including their last encounter at Indian Wells in 2023, making the Italian player the favorite to win the upcoming match.
- Over 18.5 games were played in each of the three previous matches between these two players.
- A 7-5 or 7-6 set would be great news for our prediction and Sinner played one in his last match.
- Two 7-5 or 7-6 sets have been played in a couple of the three previous matches between Sinner and Mannarino.
- Four of Sinner's last six best-of-three sets hard court matches have had over 18.5 games played in them.
Jannik Sinner
- Sinner has a 27-3 win-loss record in the 2025 season.
- Sinner has a 9-4 win-loss record in Cincinnati.
- Sinner has won 76% of matches played on hard courts.
Adrian Mannarino
- Mannarino has a 28-29 win-loss record in the 2025 season.
- Mannarino has a 14-14 win-loss record in Cincinnati.
- Mannarino has won 57% of matches played on hard courts
Sinner has won 28 of the 31 matches in 2025, with titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. At the Cincinnati Open, he began with a bye in the first round, after which he won 6-1, 6-1 against Daniel Elahi Galan in the second round, and then won 6-2, 7-6 (6) against 30th seed Gabriel Diallo in the third round.
Including Challenger matches, Mannarino has a 28-29 win/loss record in 2025, with his best result being a runner-up finish at the Newport Challenger. At the Cincinnati Open, he won his matches against Mitchell Krueger and Dalibor Svrcina in the qualifiers to get into the main draw.
Including Challenger matches, Mannarino has a 28-29 win/loss record in 2025, with his best result being a runner-up finish at the Newport Challenger. At the Cincinnati Open, he won his matches against Mitchell Krueger and Dalibor Svrcina in the qualifiers to get into the main draw.
