Carlos Alcaraz beats world no.1 Jannik Sinner to claim maiden China Open title

Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning comeback to beat Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final at the China Open 2024, the ATP 500 title, on Wednesday. The Spaniard registered a 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 win to beat the World No.1 Sinner to clinch his maiden ATP title in Beijing. 

Facing the Italian star for the 10th time in his career, Alcaraz lost the opening set 6-7 as the duo produced a thrilling first set to entertain the crowd. But the 2024 Roland-Garros winner made a sensational comeback to take the match with his third successive win over the two-time Grand Slam



champion. 

Alacarz defeated Sinner at the Indian Wells and Roland-Garros semi-finals in 2024 to take a 5-4 lead in the head-to-head record and now extended it with another superb display. Sinner was returning with the US Open 2024 title where Alcaraz faced a shock second-round exit and was brilliant throughout the match against the Spaniard regardless of the result.

The 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist has formed a top rivalry with Sinner who has two majors this year. Alcaraz talked about his growing rivalry with Sinner after the match and termed his opponent an 'unbelievable and beast.'