Sinner wins China Open in Beijing

Jannik Sinner clinched the China Open in Beijing with a clinical 6‑2, 6‑2 victory over 19‑year‑old American Learner Tien, securing his third title of the 2025 season and the 21st of his career. The Italian, world number two, entered the final after a grueling semifinal against Alex de Minaur that was marred by a stomach‑bug‑induced dip in stamina, but showed no lingering signs of illness against Tien. He broke serve in the opening game, built a 4‑2 lead in the first set and held serve to close it out, then repeated the pattern in the second set, fending off two break‑point opportunities for the teenager before sealing the match on his third match point. The win makes Sinner only the second player, after Novak Djokovic, to capture multiple Beijing ATP 500 titles (Djokovic won in 2009‑10 and 2012‑15).

Tien, playing his first ATP final, was aiming to become the youngest American champion since Andy Roddick’s 2002 victory. He displayed fearless shotmaking throughout the tournament, upsetting higher‑ranked opponents to reach the final, and created a few break‑point chances in the second set, but could not convert them against Sinner’s heavy groundstrokes and precise serving. Despite the loss, his breakthrough run signals a new wave of American talent and has drawn praise for his composure on a big stage.

Sinner’s triumph arrived on the same weekend that world number one Carlos Alcaraz captured the Japan Open, marking the first time since 2020 that the top two players each secured a title in the same week. The back‑to‑back successes highlight Sinner’s consistency; earlier in the year he lifted titles in Rotterdam and Wimbledon, and his Beijing win adds a prestigious ATP 500 crown to an already impressive résumé. He now turns his attention to the Shanghai Masters, entering the Asian swing as a favorite and positioning himself as a strong contender for the year‑end ATP Finals.

The victory also underscores the growing rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, with both players shaping the narrative of men’s tennis in 2025. Analysts note Sinner’s ability to dominate on any surface—hard courts in Beijing, grass at Wimbledon, and indoor carpet in Rotterdam—drawing frequent comparisons to the sport’s legends. His performance in Beijing not only boosts his momentum but also reinforces his reputation as a versatile, big‑stage player capable of dictating play against emerging talents like Tien.