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Sinner Claims Beijing Title, Closes In on Alcaraz in Rankings

Alcaraz's withdrawal from Shanghai gives Sinner an immediate chance to narrow the gap in a title defense that starts this week.

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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated 19-year-old Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 to win the China Open, securing his 21st career trophy and third title of 2025.
  • Sinner reached the final by beating Alex De Minaur 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, noting minor physical issues but saying he would recover, before cruising in the championship match.
  • The updated points picture shows Alcaraz at about 11,540 and Sinner at roughly 10,950, with Sinner netting 170 points from Beijing while Alcaraz’s Tokyo win did not add to his total.
  • Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters citing physical problems and will forfeit 200 points; Sinner is the defending champion there, holds a first-round bye and is set to face Daniel Altmaier in the second round.
  • The late-season stretch in Shanghai, Vienna, Paris-Bercy and the ATP Finals is expected to decide the year-end No. 1, with Sinner needing to defend Shanghai and capitalize on remaining events.