Jannik Sinner claims China Open, matches Djokovic and Nadal

Jannik Sinner won the China Open title in Beijing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, defeating American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in just 72 minutes. The Italian, world number 2, secured his third trophy of the season, joining Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as the only players to win the ATP 500 event multiple times. The victory marks Sinner’s recovery after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final less than a month ago.

At 24, Sinner dominated with 24 winners and only 16 unforced errors, while Tien, 19, recorded 11 winners and 18 errors. The Italian won 73% of net points and saved both break points he faced, according to ATP stats.

• Sinner also won the China Open in 2023, reinforcing his strength in the tournament.
• He is the fourth player in 2025 with three or more titles, behind Alcaraz with eight.
• The win narrows the gap to world number 1 Alcaraz by 2,590 points.
• Tien, a first-time finalist, will rise 16 spots to number 36 in the rankings.

Sinner now heads to the Shanghai Masters, where he will be the top seed after Alcaraz withdrew due to an ankle injury.

Court dominance

Sinner displayed total control against Tien, using his forehand with an average quality of 8.8, per ATP stats. His aggressive strategy targeted the court’s corners, displacing his opponent. Tien struggled to impose his defensive game, limited by Sinner’s relentless pace.

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Path to the final

Tien, a 19-year-old rising star, stunned Lorenzo Musetti and Daniil Medvedev en route to the final. The American, set to climb to 36th, secured a spot in the Next Gen ATP Finals for the second year. Sinner faced no breaks in the final, maintaining consistency throughout. His campaign strengthens his case as a favorite for the ATP Finals in Turin.

Beijing history

Sinner joins Djokovic and Nadal as multiple China Open champions. The tournament, held since 2004, is a premier ATP 500 event. The 2025 edition marked the first time since 2020 that the world’s top two won titles in the same week. Alcaraz, the world number 1, claimed the Tokyo title on Tuesday before his injury.

Upcoming challenges

After the triumph, Sinner leads the Shanghai Masters, aiming for more ranking points. The Italian already won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2025, totaling three titles.

Rising young star

Tien, despite the loss, solidified his name by reaching the Beijing final. With a 7-5 record against top 20 players, the American is second in the race to the Next Gen ATP Finals. His progress signals a bright future in professional tennis.