Both Sinner and Alcaraz took a hiatus from competition after meeting in the Wimbledon final, where the world No. 1 emerged victorious to secure his first title at the All England Club. Sinner claimed his fourth major title and had not returned to action before participating in the Cincinnati Open.

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has a message for World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz: don’t get too comfortable at the top.

The five-time Major champion reflected on a key moment from earlier this summer - his first loss in a Major final at Wimbledon to Jannik Sinner. After winning the first five Major finals, Carlos ended on the losing side for the first time.