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.

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.

Five fast facts about Cincinnati Open semifinalist Terence Atmane ahead of today's match against Jannik Sinner.

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.

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.

French star Terence Atmane gives world No. 1 Jannik Sinner a birthday presentbefore their semifinal clash at the Cincinnati Open.The post Terence Atmane Gifts Jannik Sinner Birthday Present Before CincinnatiOpen SF appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner stays on course for a potential final against Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati with his 11th victory in a row since start of Wimbledon; watch the Cincinnati Open until the finals on Monday,

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.