Sinner Wins China Open; Alcaraz Withdraws from Shanghai

Jannik Sinner routed American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 to win the China Open in Beijing, claiming the 21st tour-level title of his career and his third trophy of the 2025 season. The world No. 2 was dominant — serving 10 aces, not facing a break point and finishing the match in about 72 minutes. Nineteen-year-old Tien reached his first ATP final and twice earned break chances in the second set but could not sustain a challenge. The victory, coming after Sinner's recent US Open final loss and a stomach bug in the semis, tightens his pursuit of the year-end No. 1, especially after rival Carlos Alcaraz won the Japan Open the same week but subsequently withdrew from the Shanghai Masters with an injury. Sinner heads to Shanghai as one of the favorites and said Beijing is "a very, very special place" as he and his team aim to push for more before the season ends.