Jannik Sinner’s preparations for his US Open defence have been disrupted by illness after the World No 1 was forced to retire from his Cincinnati Open final against young rival Carlos Alcaraz, lasting just five games.

The Cincinnati Reds designated Jake Fraley for assignment on Aug. 17 and the Braves claimed him off waivers on Aug. 19.

DeKyra Vernon, 24, and Aisha Devaughn, 25, both accused of felonious assault and aggravated rioting last month, have now released from the Hamilton County Jail on bond.

Alexander Zverev issued a worrying health update before crashing out of the Cincinnati Open. The German was defeated 6-4, 6-3 by Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Saturday as he missed out on a place in the final.

Gavin Lux hit his fifth home run of the year, and Brady Singer pitched six strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Los Angeles Angels.

After battling back, Swiatek walked over to her bench and looked to cool down amid the heat in Cincinnati and asked a camera operator to step back as she prepared to change on court.