Jannik Sinner showcased his impressive form at the China Open, securing the title with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory over 19-year-old American Learner Tien in the final held on Wednesday. This win marks Sinner’s third title of the current season and adds to his career total, bringing it to 21. The victory also serves as a strong rebound following a disappointing performance at the US Open.
Reflecting on his triumph, Sinner expressed his satisfaction, stating, “We will try to improve and push for more, and let’s see what the rest of the season looks like, but I am very happy.” With this win under his belt, he is now set to head into the Shanghai Masters as a key contender, especially following the withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz due to an ankle injury sustained in the early rounds of the Japan Open.
Earlier in the tournament, Sinner displayed resilience in the semifinals, outlasting Alex de Minaur with a scoreline of 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. This victory marked Sinner’s 11th consecutive match win and solidified his spot in a ninth straight final on hard courts.
For Tien, ranked No. 52 in the ATP rankings, this was a significant moment as it was his first appearance in a tour final. He reached this stage after Daniil Medvedev retired during their semifinal clash while trailing 5-7, 7-5, 4-0.
The ATP event in Beijing coincided with a WTA 1000 tournament, where world No. 1 Iga Swiatek faced an unexpected exit. She lost to American Emma Navarro in a tightly contested match, with a final score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-0.
As the tennis landscape continues to evolve, all eyes will be on Sinner as he navigates the upcoming Shanghai Masters, eager to build on his recent success and potentially capture more titles before the season concludes.
