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Sinner Reaches China Open Final as Medvedev Sets Semifinal With Tien

The world No. 2 extends his hard-court final streak in Beijing, with Daniil Medvedev’s improved form under new coach Thomas Johansson keeping a marquee final in play.

Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 30, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his semi final match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 30, 2025 Australia's Alex de Minaur in action during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 30, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his semi final match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Minaur 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to make his 30th tour-level final and ninth straight on hard courts, reaching a third consecutive Beijing title match.
  • Daniil Medvedev defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-3 for his 60th tour-level semifinal, improving their head-to-head to 14-7 and earning his first Top-5 hard-court win since November 2023.
  • Learner Tien advanced to the semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti retired in the third set and now meets Medvedev for a place in the final.
  • Medvedev pointed to progress working with coach Thomas Johansson, saying he felt in control against Zverev and is “definitely improving.”
  • The ATP 500 event feeds directly into the year-end race, with Sinner chasing points in the battle for No. 1 and de Minaur’s run strengthening his push toward ATP Finals qualification.