Italy's Jannik Sinner dominated the China Open men's singles final in Beijing on Wednesday, defeating 19-year-old American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 to claim his third title of 2023 and 21st career ATP trophy. The World No. 2 showcased his signature power and precision at the National Tennis Center, becoming only the second player after Novak Djokovic to win multiple ATP 500 titles in the Chinese capital.
Sinner's victory capped a landmark week for tennis' elite, coinciding with Carlos Alcaraz's Japan Open win – marking the first time since 2020 that the ATP's top two ranked players have triumphed simultaneously. The Italian star's clinical performance against first-time finalist Tien demonstrated why he's considered one of the sport's most consistent forces, winning 83% of first-serve points and saving both break points faced.
While Tien's aggressive baseline game briefly threatened in the second set, Sinner's experience proved decisive. The 22-year-old now heads to the Shanghai Masters with momentum, while Alcaraz plans injury recovery ahead of the season's final stretch. The results highlight Asia's growing importance in the global tennis calendar, with Beijing's tournament attracting record crowds since its post-pandemic return.
