China Open 2024 Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner vs. Yunchaokete Bu preview, prediction and live stream details
Jannik Sinner to face Chinese sensation Yunchaokete Bu for the first time in his career in the semifinals of the China Open.
Jannik Sinner and Yunchakete Bu (via CNN/Tennis365)
Jannik Sinner claimed his 58th win of the season after beating Jiri Lecheka in a straight set in the quarterfinals of the China Open. The Italian has now won 14 consecutive matches dating back to the start of the Cincinnati Open. The last time he lost a tour-level match was in August at the Canadian Open. He will next face Chinese sensation Yunchaokete Bu in the semifinals.
Bu made history by becoming the first Chinese player to reach the semifinals of the China Open after defeating Andrey Rublev. The 22-year-old has continued his excellent display together with the whole crowd’s support.
Jannik Sinner vs. Yunchaokete Bu: Match Details
- Tournament: China Open 2024
- Match: Jannik Sinner vs. Yunchaokete Bu
- Date: October 1, 2024
- Time: 17:00
- Venue: Beijing, China
- Round: Semifinals
- Surface: Hard court
Jannik Sinner vs. Yunchaokete Bu: Match Preview
Jannik Sinner began the year by winning the Australian Open in January after beating Daniil Medvedev. The 23-year-old continued in his fine form winning the Rotterdam Open. His first loss of the 2024 season came at the Indian Wells Masters, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. He won his first grass title at the Halle Open, defeating Hubert Hurkacz in a straight set.
The World No. 1 claimed his second Grand Slam of the year after beating Taylor Fritz at the US Open final. At the China Open, he opened his campaign win a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Nicolas Jarry. Sinner came from behind the second consecutive time to beat Roman Safiullin 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second round. He defeated Czech Republic Jiri Lecheka 6-2,7-6(6) to earn a place in the semifinals of the China Open.
On the other hand, Yunchaokete Bu has played in the ATP Challenger for the majority of this season. The 22-year-old has won two Challengers titles this year. The first one was at Wuxi, China, where he beat Egor Gerasimov in a straight set. He claimed the second in Granby, Canada, after defeating French Tenence Atmane 6-3, 6(3)-7, 6-4.
He recently reached the semifinals of the Hangzhou Open before losing to eventual runners-up Zhang Zhizhen in a straight set. At the China Open, he defeated his fellow compatriot Shuang Juncheng 6(3)-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round. He earned his first Top 20 and 10 victories, respectively, after defeating Lorenzo Musetti and Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
Jannik Sinner vs. Yunchaokete Bu: Match Prediction
This will be the first meeting between Jannik Sinner and Yunchaokete Bu. On paper, the looks like a Goliath versus David scenario. Sinner has proven to be arguably the best men’s player this season. He has won five hardcourt titles out of his six trophies.
Yunchaokete will be hoping to cause an upset and continue with the tactics that have helped him reach the semifinals. With limited experience on the ATP Tour, and even less against a World No. 1, he faces a huge challenge. He may have earned great confidence after earning three wins at the China Open, but it might not be enough when he faces Sinner.
Match Prediction: Jannik Sinner to win in three sets.
Jannik Sinner vs. Yunchaokete Bu: Live Stream
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- Brazil – ESPN Brazil
- India: Tennis TV
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