Carlos Alcaraz wins 7 straight points from 0-3 to clinch China Open title after thrilling victory over Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in three sets at the China Open to win his fourth ATP title of the season.
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz (Images via X)
Carlos Alcaraz is the newest winner of the China Open. He was up against defending champion Jannik Sinner in the final on Wednesday (October 2) and came out on top after a long three-hour, 21-minute battle inside Diamond Court.
6-7(6-8), 6-4, 7-6(7-3) read the final scoreline as Alcaraz secured his fourth win on the ATP Tour this year, winning seven consecutive points despite being down 0-3 in the decided set tie break. With this, Alcaraz has taken a 6-4 lead in their head-to-head record.
This was also the Spaniard’s third consecutive win over the World No. 1 this year, having met previously in Indian Wells and French Open semifinals. Alcaraz broke Sinner’s 15-match winning steak as the latter took home two trophies from the North American hard court swing, winning the Cincinnati Masters and his second Grand Slam title at the US Open.
Back to the pinnacle!! 🏆🏆
— FirstSportz Tennis (@FS_Tennis1) October 2, 2024
After losing the Olympic final and having a disappointing campaign at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz is back to the winning ways by becoming the champion of the 2024 China Open!! 🫡🫡 #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/3OGfWtjkTf
Alcaraz also bagged his first title since the Wimbledon on the ATP Tour. Overall, however, it was the youngster’s fifth title, having won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics following his successful campaign at the SW19. At the US Open, he shockingly lost in the second round, with fatigue considered the reason behind that loss.
Carlos Alcaraz’s and Jannik Sinner’s next target is the Shanghai Masters
En route to his victory over Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz secured his sixth win over Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. All matches, except for the final, were won by Alcaraz in straight sets. After the close encounter against the Italian, Alcaraz ended up calling him the “best player in the world” and a “beast” because of the level of tennis he had been playing.
To be able to come back has been really good. I’m really happy. I gave myself the chance to keep going and play aggressively and I’m really happy that I made it.
Carlos Alcaraz said during his post-match interview
Both Alcaraz and Sinner shared this season’s four Grand Slams between them. Sinner took home the Australian Open and US Open, while Alcaraz clinched his first French Open before defending his Wimbledon crown.
Alcaraz and Sinner will now be gearing up for the Shanghai Masters and the former will kick start his campaign with a match against home favorite Shang Juncheng on October 3. Sinner, on the other hand, will be up against Taro Daniel or qualifier Egor Gerasimov in his opening match.
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