Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in China Open’s latest instalment of the best matchup in tennis

And then it was 6-4. In a match that typified the thrilling closeness of their rivalry at the top of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) to win the China Open in Beijing. The world No. 1 came from 2-5 down in the first set, and 4-6 down in the tiebreak he forced to win the first set. He then led 3-0 in the deciding tiebreak. But Alcaraz won seven points in a row from there, to earn a win that overall, he deserved. Alcaraz, who has played his best tennis of 2024 since losing in the third round of the U.S. Open to Botic van de Zandschulp, was miffed at...

Oct 2, 2024 - 11:30
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in China Open’s latest instalment of the best matchup in tennis
And then it was 6-4. In a match that typified the thrilling closeness of their rivalry at the top of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) to win the China Open in Beijing. The world No. 1 came from 2-5 down in the first set, and 4-6 down in the tiebreak he forced to win the first set. He then led 3-0 in the deciding tiebreak. But Alcaraz won seven points in a row from there, to earn a win that overall, he deserved. Alcaraz, who has played his best tennis of 2024 since losing in the third round of the U.S. Open to Botic van de Zandschulp, was miffed at...

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