Jannik Sinner stuns tennis world, secures China Open final spot with incredible upset against Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner caused an upset by defeating the top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to secure a place in the final of the China Open. He will now go head-to-head with world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday. Sinner's triumph came in the form of a convincing 7-6 6-1 victory, with the player stating that it was one of the most significant matches he has played in his career.

The victory also signifies that the Italian player will achieve a personal milestone by reaching a career-best ranking of world No. 4 following the tournament. Additionally, this win gives him a 4-3 winning record over Alcaraz, making him the first player to defeat the 2023 Wimbledon champion four times on the professional tour, as confirmed by the ATP.

Sinner acknowledged the difficulty of every match against Alcaraz, emphasizing the mutual respect and high level of play between them. As opponents, they strive to push themselves to their limits.

Today, I performed better during crucial moments. Although the second set score was 6-1, my opponent had numerous opportunities and I maintained my concentration.

Undeniably, the first set was quite unpredictable, but I persevered mentally, and needless to say, I am ecstatic about my performance.

Sinner now has a winning record over Alcaraz.

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After the match, Alcaraz echoed Sinners sentiments about how the encounter unfolded, particularly the first set.

"I believe I showcased a strong performance in the first set, making conscious efforts to capitalize on my opportunities. Unfortunately, it wasn't my day," he informed reporters, as stated by AS.

"I had opportunities to secure a second break in the initial set, which I failed to utilize. Furthermore, I couldn't take advantage of subsequent break points."

Sinners secured his second consecutive win against Alcaraz, continuing his victorious streak from the Miami Open in April. With this triumph under his belt, the 22-year-old is undoubtedly brimming with confidence as he prepares to face Medvedev in the final on Wednesday.

In the other semifinal, Medvedev achieved a 6-4 6-3 victory over Alex Zverev. This win adds to his impressive record of 6-0 against Sinner, and he is determined to claim his sixth ATP title in what has been an exceptional season.