Carlos Alcaraz continued his perfect record in 2024 against Jannik Sinner with a comeback win in the China Open final.
The Spaniard was forced to produce his best tennis in a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) triumph against Jannik Sinner.
Despite Carlos Alcaraz squandering a break lead in both the first and third sets, a magnificent tie-break saw the 21-year-old reel off seven straight points from 0-3 down.
Ahead of the shootout in the deciding set, Sinner had won an astonishing 18 of his past 19 tie-breaks, including one from the first set where he saved multiple set points.
Despite a forced change of shoes after the opening three points, Alcaraz managed to glide to the title.
The truly tantalizing three-hour and 21-minute battle was the longest match in tournament history.
Chris Evert gives instant reaction to Carlos Alcaraz’s Beijing victory
Their third match of the year, the Spaniard has won them all, recovering from a set down in all three.
The match continuously swung each way, with the two players producing one of the best matches of the year.
An astonished Chris Evert was watching on and understandably in awe, shared her thoughts on X.
The 69-year-old simply said: “What…..A…..Match” – a view shared by the 10,000 enchanted onlookers on the Diamond Court.
Now leading their rivalry 6-4, the Spaniard’s title winning run in Beijing has allowed him to leapfrog Alexander Zverev back into the world number two spot.
Tennis is safe with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s rivalry
Both players represent the next generation of tennis stars, bringing a mix of athleticism, power, and creativity to their matches.
Their contrasting styles—Alcaraz’s all-court game versus Sinner’s aggressive baseline play – create thrilling, often unpredictable encounters.
With each match, they push each other to new levels, forcing each other to produce truly magnificent shot-making.
Their rivalry also offers a realistic glimpse into the future of men’s tennis, with the two sole champions of the Grand Slams this year, already establishing their dominance over may of the ATP’s more experienced players
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