Overview

• Sinner advanced in the China Open first round in Beijing by defeating Marin Čilić 6-2, 6-2 in 1 hour 21 minutes.
• His first‑serve percentage jumped to 77% from 48% in the US Open final, with 75% of points won on first serve and 64% on second.
• He finished with 15 winners and 10 unforced errors and noted he emphasized precision and variation over raw speed on serve.
• Sinner said he is focused on technical work to automate his motion and manage directions and variations, calling the serve his current objective.
• He has not decided on Davis Cup participation, though he listed it among season targets alongside Shanghai, Paris‑Bercy and the ATP Finals, and he next faces Terence Atmane after beating the Frenchman in Cincinnati last month.