Birthday boy Sinner ends Atmane's dream run in Cincinnati
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Unless you’re a tennis die-hard, you probably didn’t know much about Terence Atmane before this week. The 23-year-old Frenchman is ranked as the World No. 136 and has played just 14 matches on the ATP Tour in the last calendar year.
Five fast facts about Cincinnati Open semifinalist Terence Atmane ahead of today's match against Jannik Sinner.
Terence Atmane pulled out an adorable way of wishing Jannik Sinner on his birthday as he gave him a Pokémon card just before their semifinal match-up at the Cincinnati Open.
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Tennis World on MSNTerence Atmane opens up on having to buy himself clothes ahead of Jannik Sinner clash
Cincinnati Masters sensation Terence Atmane says he is just a regular guy who has to buy himself clothes and shoes for matches, and adds he is solely responsible for his career since he doesn't have an agent.
Jannik Sinner has reached the final of the Cincinnati Masters for the second consecutive time. On Saturday (August 16), he knocked out Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 6-2 to book a spot in a final for the fifth time this season.
Before the two took to the court for their Cincinnati semifinal, the Frenchman gave Sinner a Pikachu card in honor of his 24th birthday.
French tennis player Terence Atmane gifted world number one Jannik Sinner a Pokemon card for his birthday during the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, before losing to Sinner in a match. Atmane's gesture highlighted his collection hobby and added a memorable moment to his surprising tournament run.