Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Over Jannik Sinner in Historic China Open Final
In a thrilling three-set match, Alcaraz overcame a 3-0 deficit in the final tiebreaker to defeat world No. 1 Sinner and claim his fourth title of the season.
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the longest match in China Open history, lasting three hours and 21 minutes.
- Alcaraz's victory marks his third win against Sinner this year, extending his head-to-head lead to 6-4.
- The match featured high-quality tennis with Alcaraz producing 55 winners and Sinner maintaining a strong defensive game.
- Sinner's defeat comes amid an ongoing doping case appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency, seeking a potential 1-2 year ban.
- Alcaraz's win propels him back to No. 2 in the world rankings, as he looks forward to the upcoming Shanghai Masters.
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