Overview

• Sinner beat Terence Atmane 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 in 2 hours 21 minutes to reach the last eight in Beijing.
• He said he is consciously experimenting, targeting roughly 80% of his usual patterns and 20% new elements for now.
• He outlined serve rotations, more drop shots, and occasional serve-and-volley as the key additions he is trying.
• Reports noted Atmane’s cramps and an inguinal issue that contributed to the lopsided final set.
• Next up is Fabian Marozsan; separately, Lorenzo Musetti issued an apology for profane remarks about spectators in Beijing, and Luciano Darderi fell to Jenson Brooksby in Tokyo.