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Jannik Sinner is through to another China Open final after a hard-fought win over Alex de Minaur. The Italian superstar needed three sets to overcome his familiar rival in Beijing. Sinner will now face American teenager Learner Tien for the title after Daniil Medvedev's retirement. This continues Sinner's incredible season where he's reached seven finals in eight tournaments.

Key Points: Jannik Sinner Beats Alex de Minaur for 11th Straight China Open Final

  • Sinner won a tough three-set battle 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in Beijing
  • He will face 19-year-old Learner Tien in the final after Medvedev retired
  • This marks Sinner's third consecutive China Open final appearance
  • The Italian has now reached seven finals from eight tournaments this year
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Jannik Sinner storms into China Open final with 11th straight win over Alex de Minaur

World No. 2 Sinner extends his perfect record over de Minaur to reach the China Open final, where he will face teenager Learner Tien after Medvedev's retirement.

"I tried to raise my level. I broke him very early, which gave me confidence to then serve better. - Jannik Sinner"

Beijing, September 30

World number two Italian tennis superstar Jannik Sinner extended his remarkable dominance over Alex de Minaur, securing an 11th consecutive win in their rivalry to storm into the final of the China Open on Tuesday.

Sinner won the semi-final 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in Beijing, China, after two hours and 20 minutes at the ATP 500 event.

Sinner's opponent in the China Open final will be 19-year-old Learner Tien, who advanced to the title match after Daniil Medvedev retired due to cramping while trailing 5-7, 7-5, 4-0. Medvedev had won the second set 7-5 after losing the first set 7-5 to Tien.

Victory means Sinner is into his third straight China Open final, having won in 2023 before losing to Carlos Alcaraz last year. It is also the seventh final from eight events Sinner has played this year, with the 24-year-old winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2025, as per olympics.com.

"I felt like the level was very high. Many great rallies, many great chances for both. I had my chances in the second set and couldn't use them, but he had his chances, and it was quite an even match," Sinner said.

"In the third set, I tried to raise my level. I broke him very early, which gave me confidence to then serve better. I am very happy about today. It was a different match than usual against him; it was a very even match," he added.

"I tried to stay concentrated and not lose mental energy. It was a very difficult match today, so I am very happy," he concluded.

Earlier, Sinner's blazing finish helped him outclass Fabian Marozsan and advance to the semifinal of the China Open on Monday. Sinner managed to rally from being down a break and won the final three games of the match to win 6-1, 7-5.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Learner Tien making the final at just 19! Shows how important it is to give young talent opportunities. In India, we often stick with experienced players too long. Need to trust our youth more in sports.
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Arjun K
Sinner's mental strength in the third set was amazing. That's what separates champions from good players. Indian athletes need to work more on the psychological aspect of sports. Fitness and skill are important, but the mind wins matches like these.
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Sarah B
While Sinner's performance is impressive, I feel the media focuses too much on European players. There are many Asian players doing well who deserve more coverage. The tennis world needs more diversity in its star power.
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Karthik V
Seven finals from eight events this year? That's just insane consistency! Sinner is having a dream year after winning both Australian Open and Wimbledon. Hope he can complete the career Grand Slam soon. 🇮🇳 fans appreciate such dedication!
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Meera T
Poor Medvedev retiring due to cramps shows how physically demanding tennis has become. Indian players need better sports science and conditioning programs to compete at this level. The gap is not just in skill but in physical preparation too.

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