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Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Over Jannik Sinner in Thrilling China Open Final. Carlos Alcaraz triumphed in a gripping final, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 to win the China Open and claim his 16th ATP title. Despite his victory, Alcaraz praised Sinner's incredible level of play, calling him the "best player in the world" for his outstanding shots, mental strength, and physicality. Both Alcaraz and Sinner have dominated 2024's grand slams, with Sinner winning the Australian Open and US Open, while Alcaraz claimed Wimbledon and the French Open. In the final, Sinner edged out the first set after saving three set points, continuing his 15-match winning streak until this point. Alcaraz withstood pressure in the second set, saving multiple break points before leveling the match and forcing a decider. Alcaraz gained momentum early in the third set but Sinner fought back, pushing the match to a thrilling tiebreak. Despite trailing 0-3 in the final tiebreak, Alcaraz won seven consecutive points to secure the title after three hours and 21 minutes—the longest match in China Open history. With this win, Alcaraz becomes the first player to win ATP 500 titles on all three surfaces since the series launched in 2009. Sinner’s defeat comes amid ongoing challenges, with the World Anti-Doping Agency appealing his case after he twice tested positive for a banned substance in March. Sinner maintains his innocence, attributing the positive test results to inadvertent contamination from his physiotherapist’s treatment.
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