On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Jannik Sinner defeated Frenchman Térence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 in the semifinal of the Cincinnati Masters 1000. The world number one successfully defended his title and secured his place in the final.
Atmane, ranked 136th in the ATP rankings and coming through the qualifying round, was one of the surprises of the week. His performance made him one of the lowest-ranked players to reach a Masters 1000 semifinal.
The match was played in Cincinnati, United States, as part of the ATP calendar event preceding the US Open. The victory allowed Sinner to celebrate his 24th birthday with a special victory and reach his eighth Masters 1000 final.
For Atmane, this result represented a significant leap in his career. He earned 413 ATP points, projecting him to a world ranking of 69th. He also reached the semifinals for the first time in a tournament of this category.
On the financial side, the Frenchman received $332,160 in prize money for his participation in Cincinnati. The figure is historic for him, as it exceeds his entire season and marks a milestone in the career of a player who competes without apparel or footwear sponsors.