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

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.

Jannik Sinner celebrated his 24th birthday on the semi-final day in Cincinnati. The Italian faced Terence Atmane in the last four and earned a 7-6, 6-2 victory in an hour and 26 minutes for a place in the title clash.