World No. 2 Jannik Sinner overcame a spirited challenge from French qualifier Terence Atmane at the China Open in Beijing on Saturday, securing a hard-fought 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 victory. The match marked Sinner's first appearance since his US Open final defeat and earned him his 200th hard-court win since 2020 — a milestone surpassed only by Russia's Daniil Medvedev.
"It was a very difficult challenge today," Sinner said, praising Atmane's resilience. The Italian star broke early in the decisive third set, capitalizing on momentum shifts to seal the win and advance to the third round.
Meanwhile, in Tokyo, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz powered through an ankle concern to defeat Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 at the Japan Open. After recovering from an early break, the Spaniard dominated with aggressive baseline play, setting up a quarterfinal clash against American Brandon Nakashima.
Both tournaments highlight Asia's growing prominence in global tennis, attracting top talent and offering critical ranking points ahead of the ATP Finals. The events also underscore the region's role as a hub for international sports tourism, with fans flocking to venues in Beijing and Tokyo.
