Carlos Alcaraz Reaches China Open Semifinals, Achieves 200th Career Win
The 21-year-old Spaniard surpasses Alexander Zverev to become World No. 2 after defeating Karen Khachanov in Beijing.
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 7-5, 6-2 to advance to the China Open semifinals.
- Alcaraz's victory over Tallon Griekspoor marked his 200th career tour-level win, making him the second-fastest to reach this milestone.
- The win against Khachanov propels Alcaraz to World No. 2 in the ATP rankings, surpassing Alexander Zverev.
- Alcaraz will face third-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, who defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-4.
- Chinese wild card Bu Yunchaokete and top-seeded Jannik Sinner also advanced to the next round in Beijing.