Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced off in the China Open final on October 2, 2024, in a highly anticipated match ¹ ². This was their sixth meeting, with Alcaraz leading 5-4 in their head-to-head encounters ¹. Both players were on impressive winning streaks, with Sinner having won 15 consecutive matches and Alcaraz securing eight straight victories ¹.
The match lived up to its expectations, with Alcaraz ultimately emerging victorious in a thrilling three-set contest, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) ². The final set tiebreaker was particularly intense, with Alcaraz coming from behind to win 7-3 ².
Match Highlights:
- Alcaraz’s Stunning Comeback: Despite losing the first set, Alcaraz showed incredible resilience and determination to take the match to a deciding set ².
- Sinner’s Impressive Defense: Sinner produced some breathtaking defensive shots, including one remarkable point that left fans and commentators in awe ³.
- Alcaraz’s Winning Moment: The 21-year-old Spaniard sealed the win with a stunning backhand winner, securing his fourth title of the year ².
This thrilling match marked another chapter in the growing rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, with many expecting more epic battles between these two tennis superstars in the future ¹ ².
