Follow usJannick Sinner, world number 7, won 2-0 sets against world number 2, Carlos Alcaraz, and will have the chance to lift the trophy at Beijing tomorrow.
In the 1st 6 games of the 1st set, we saw 4 breaks – 2 from each of the players. However, until the end, neither could break his opponent’s serve, and the set was decided after a tiebreak. The Italian triumphed 7-4 points and closed the first set after 1 hour and 13 minutes.
YES HE JAN 💪@janniksin STUNS top seed Carlos Alcaraz in Beijing!#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/W4SFWxFQs0
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 3, 2023
In the 2nd set, however, Sinner dominated and broke Alcaraz’s serve 3 times while saving 5 from 5 chances of his Spaniard opponent breaking him. The result was 6-1 for Jannick in the 2nd set for the straight-set victory despite being an underdog vs. Carlitos.
Jannik Sinner after beating Carlos Alcaraz in Beijing:
“I’m very very proud. First set was very tough.. I just tried to stay focused. I’m obviously very happy about the result. Tomorrow I have obviously a very tough match against an opponent I never want. Hopefully it’s gonna be… pic.twitter.com/Aq4X67ZrIW
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 3, 2023
Sinner will play for the title in Beijing against Daniil Medvedev, who eliminated Alexander Zverev earlier today.
It All Comes Down To This! 🤩@janniksin @DaniilMedwed #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/u4XLbKSxrR
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 3, 2023
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