On October 2, Carlos Alcaraz faced world number one Jannik Sinner in a gripping final at the 2024 China Open, an ATP 500 tournament offering 500 ranking points to the singles winner. The intense three-set battle saw Alcaraz overcome Sinner to claim the prestigious title.
The match began with a fiercely contested first set that ended in a dramatic tiebreaker, with Sinner narrowly edging out Alcaraz 7-6(6). Sinner’s tiebreak dominance continued as he maintained a record of losing only one tiebreak in his last 19. However, Alcaraz, undeterred by the setback, fought back in the second set. Despite being down 4-3, the young Spaniard rallied to win the set 6-4 and level the match.
YOUR CHAMP IS HERE
World No. 3 @carlosalcaraz defeats reigning #ChinaOpen champ Jannik Sinner 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) to claim the #2024ChinaOpen title.
Alcaraz moves to No. 2 in @atptour rankings and joins Nadal as the 2nd Spanish champion in tournament history.#AllForPassion pic.twitter.com/puuuqbhehF
— China Open (@ChinaOpen) October 2, 2024
The tournament was decided in a final-set tiebreak, where Alcaraz showcased his resilience. After trailing 3-0, he won seven consecutive points to claim victory, finishing with a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) win. This marked his eighth win against top-five opponents in 2024.
Following his victory, Alcaraz praised Sinner’s exceptional play, saying, “Once again, he showed that he is the best player in the world.” Alcaraz’s victory will propel him to world number two in the next ATP rankings update, while Sinner remains at the top spot.
The official China Open Twitter account celebrated the victory, stating, “Your champ is here!” and highlighting that Alcaraz joins Rafael Nadal as the second Spanish champion in the tournament’s history.
