The 2025 Cincinnati Open was defined by both brilliance and misfortune, with Carlos Alcaraz emerging as the men’s champion under unusual circumstances.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Coco Gauff were sent crashing out of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals.

Carlos Alcaraz knows that he risked more than expected against Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the 'Cincinnati Open', but he overcame the difficulties and qualified for the semifinals in Ohio also thanks to some gifts from the Russian player in the decisive moment of the challenge.

Carlos Alcaraz takes on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open, with both men looking to build momentum ahead of the US Open.

After defeating Andrey Rublev, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Cincinnati Open semifinals and joined an exclusive group alongside Rafael Nadal following a historic achievement.

Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu are set to team up in the mixed doubles at the U.S. Open, but the new-look event could be in doubt after a scheduling nightmare in Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz's Cincinnati Open quarter-final match against Andrey Rublev was halted for an emergency in the stands. The Spaniard held to lead 1-0 in the deciding set when chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani realised someone in the crowd was struggling, and raced over to bring them water and an umbrella.

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open, matching a historic milestone previously achieved only by Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras.