New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- World no. 1 Jannik Sinner made a thunderous statement at the Cincinnati Open, crushing Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in a 59-minute match to begin his title defense.

Fresh off his Wimbledon triumph, Sinner showed no signs of rust, adapting seamlessly to the hard courts in his first tournament since defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.

The Italian's performance was a masterclass in precision and power, setting the tone for a promising run at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open.

Jannik Sinner's match against Galan, ranked World No. 144, was a one-sided affair. The 23-year-old Italian won the first five games in just 15 minutes, leaving his opponent with little room to breathe.

"I didn't know what to expect," Sinn...