Jannik Sinner returns to Cincy as the defending champion and world No. 1 to face Colombian qualifier Daniel Elahi Galan in the 2025 Cincinnati Open second round this afternoon.
He skipped the Canadian Open to rest following his Wimbledon triumph over Carlos Alcaraz, aiming to capitalize on his strong form on hard courts.
Sinner has been a finalist in all three Grand Slams this year, winning two of them. He looks to repeat his 2024 Cincinnati Open feat this year and move on to New York to defend his U.S. Open title. An Alcaraz-Sinner meeting at the finals in Cincinnati and Flushing seems likely, if not inevitable.
Daniel Elahi Galan, the Colombian qualifier, defeated Vit Kopriva in straight sets in the first round.
Sinner–Galan Head-to-Head
Sinner leads their head-to-head 2‑0, having never dropped a set against Galan, most recently at Wimbledon 2023.
Prediction
Sinner in 2 straight sets. Galan’s qualifier momentum is notable, but Sinner’s consistency and top-level form make him the clear favorite.
How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Daniel Elahi Galan
The Jannik Sinner–Daniel Elahi Galan match is expected to start at around 2:30 PM on Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center after Martinez-Paul.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Sinner-Galan match here.
Should none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Sinner vs. Galan
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Expected Start Time: 2:30 PM Eastern (after Martinez-Paul)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Center Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website