Frenchman Terence Atmane made sure Jannik Sinner had a 24th birthday to remember, gifting the world number one a Pokemon card before going on to lose their semi-final meeting at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday.

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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.

At the Cincinnati Open on August 16, 2025, Terence Atmane gifted Jannik Sinner a Pikachu Pokémon card for his 24th birthday before their semi-final match. Sinner appreciated the gesture, calling it a nice moment.

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.

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.

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.