ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner is bidding to become the first back-to-back Cincinnati Open men's singles champion since Roger Federer.

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The world No. 1, who was celebrating his 24th birthday, has now won his last 26 matches in a row on this surface.

The Frenchman and ATP world No. 136 heading into the tournament made an improbable run to the semifinal where he earned a date with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday. The match happened to fall on Sinner's 24th birthday, and Atmane came prepared with a gift for his opponent.

The semifinals are set at the Cincinnati Open. Here are the eight remaining players bidding for a title in Mason.

Before the two took to the court for their Cincinnati semifinal, the Frenchman gave Sinner a Pikachu card in honor of his 24th birthday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Térence Atmane Shared the Same Reaction As Everyone After Continuing Improbable Run.