Sinner beats Tiafoe 7-6, 6-2 and wins in Cincinnati

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 20 - World number one Jannik Sinner beat Francis Tiafoe in two sets in the Cincinnati Open final to claim his fifth title of the season.
    The 23-year-old Italian tennis star, who has been struggling with a hip problem, won 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in one hour and 36 minutes.
    "I'm happy, it's been a hard week", he said after the victory.
    "This match was mentally difficult.
    "We were both coming from long semifinals, with a lot of tension.
    "I'm happy about my performance, how I managed the game and the whole week", he said.
    Sinner went on to say that he had "many ups and downs this week".
    "Now, it's important to be ready for New York, for the US Open" opening on August 26.
    "It's our main objective for this part of the season in North America, I hope I can show some beautiful tennis in Flushing Meadows", said the player. (ANSA).