In an exciting showdown, Carlos Alcaraz faces Jannik Sinner in the final of the China Open, marking their first meeting in a championship match since 2022. Both players have shown exceptional talent this season, splitting the Grand Slam titles between them.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, aged 23, captured his first Grand Slam titles by winning the Australian Open and the US Open this year. In contrast, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz claimed victory at the French Open and Wimbledon. Their last encounter was a thrilling five-set battle in the Roland Garros semi-finals, where Alcaraz emerged victorious.
Match History
This final marks the tenth meeting between the Italian and the Spaniard, who have faced each other in five consecutive semi-finals prior to this event. Sinner, who won last year’s China Open, aims to defend his title against Alcaraz, who is eager to narrow the points gap in the race for the World No. 1 ranking as the season progresses.
Off-Court Developments
Off the court, Sinner is navigating an ongoing anti-doping controversy that has taken new turns since the start of the tournament in Beijing. Despite this, he has achieved an impressive 15-match winning streak, while Alcaraz has responded with eight consecutive victories following his unexpected exit in the second round of the US Open.
Stay tuned for live updates and scores as these two tennis stars clash in what promises to be a thrilling final at the China Open!