Overview

• 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.