The stage was set for an epic Cincinnati Open men's singles final between the ATP's top 2 players in Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title and earned himself even more respect for his classy response to defending champion Jannik Sinner retiring due to illness during the first set.

The new mixed doubles event, which will be played over two days and feature short sets, an array of singles stars and a $1 million prize, begins at 11 a.m. Aug. 19.