Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, August 10, 2026
Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati with a knee injury, Brazil's Bia Ferreira wins World Boxing Cup gold, and Swiatek takes the women's title. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, August 10, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Jannik Sinner, ranked number one in the world, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The Italian tennis player has been sidelined since his Wimbledon win and has not played since. This unexpected absence raises concerns about his readiness for the US Open, the season's final major. In a women's final at the Cincinnati Open, Iga Swiatek triumphed over Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4.
The match was interrupted by weather delays before Swiatek returned to secure her victory. Her resilience in overcoming the interruption earned her her fifth WTA 1000 title, positioning her as the clear favorite for the upcoming US Open. Meanwhile, Brazilian teenager João Fonseca made a significant breakthrough at the Montreal Masters, defeating Casper Ruud to advance to the round of 16.
His win sets up a potential clash with American Ben Shelton. In the world of boxing, Brazilian star Beatriz 'Bia' Ferreira secured the gold medal at the World Boxing Cup in China, defeating England's Sacha Hickey by unanimous decision.
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