Atmane, Cincinnati and ATP
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ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner is bidding to become the first back-to-back Cincinnati Open men's singles champion since Roger Federer.
The Frenchman and ATP world No. 136 heading into the tournament made an improbable run to the semifinal where he earned a date with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday. The match happened to fall on Sinner's 24th birthday, and Atmane came prepared with a gift for his opponent.
Sinner will face either world number two Carlos Alcaraz or third-ranked Alexander Zverev. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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India Today on MSNCincinnati Open: Terence Atmane gifts Jannik Sinner Pokemon card on 24th birthday
French qualifier Terence Atmane surprised Jannik Sinner with a rare Pikachu card for his 24th birthday before their Cincinnati Open semi-final. Sinner dominated the match, winning 7–6 (4), 6–2 with 91 per cent first-serve success.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Térence Atmane Shared the Same Reaction As Everyone After Continuing Improbable Run.