Cincinnati Open 2024 SF: Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (1) Jannik Sinner vs (3) Alexander Zverev
Date: August 18, 2024
Tournament: Cincinnati Open 2024
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio, US
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $6,795,555
Live Telecast: US - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+
Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev preview
Top seed Jannik Sinner will face off against third seed Alexander Zverev in the semifinal of the 2024 Cincinnati Open on Sunday, August 18.
Sinner entered Cincinnati on the back of a quarterfinal finish at the Canadian Open, where he defeated Borna Coric and Alejandro Tabilo before Andrey Rublev ended his run. He missed the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis.
In Cincinnati, Sinner kicked off his campaign with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 victory over Alex Michelsen in the second round, having received a first-round bye. He then advanced to the quarterfinals after Jordan Thompson gave a walkover, and avenged his previous loss to Rublev with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 win to secure his spot in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Zverev reached the quarterfinals at the Canadian Open, where he lost to Sebastian Korda, before entering the Cincinnati Open. He also made it to the last eight at the Paris Olympics, defeating Jaume Munar, Tomas Machac, and Alexei Popyrin before Lorenzo Musetti ended his run.
The German began his campaign at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Karen Khachanov. He then defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 7-5, 7-6(6) and Ben Shelton 3-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 to secure his place in the last four, as he aims to win his second title of the season.
Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev head-to-head
Sinner and Zverev have faced each other five times on the ATP Tour, with the latter holding a 4-1 head-to-head advantage. Their most recent encounter was at the 2023 US Open, where the German emerged victorious after a five-set thriller.
Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev odds
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Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev prediction
The semifinal clash between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev at the 2024 Cincinnati Open on Sunday (August 18) promises to be thrilling.
Sinner will enter the match as the favorite, courtesy of his impressive season, which includes title wins at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, the Miami Masters, and the Halle Open. Meanwhile, Zverev has also had a strong season, winning the Italian Open and reaching the final of the French Open, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
Both players are in strong form, but Sinner has had a slightly smoother path in Cincinnati compared to Zverev, who had to battle through tougher matches. The World No. 1's resilience and composure could give him an advantage over his opponent and he is likely to reach the final and face either Frances Tiafoe or Holger Rune.
Pick: Jannik Sinner to win in three sets.