At the Cincinnati Open, the spotlight has mostly been on the usual heavyweights—Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both cruising past opponents with ease. But this year’s story has an unexpected twist, with a new name forcing his way into the conversation.

ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner is bidding to become the first back-to-back Cincinnati Open men's singles champion since Roger Federer.

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner of Italy shook off an early challenge from upstart Terence Atmane of France and advanced to the finals of the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory.