By love-89.com In a thrilling final at the China Open on Wednesday, Carlos Alcaraz pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner after losing the first set. The 21-year-old Spaniard claimed victory with a score of 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), marking his fourth ATP Tour title of the year and the 16th of his career.
When asked about the match, Alcaraz expressed his admiration for Sinner, saying, “Jannik once again showed he’s the best player in the world; he’s unbelievable and plays such a high level of tennis. I had my chances in the first set and didn’t take them. Overall, I’m proud of the way I handled the match and managed everything.”
He added, “I never lose hope, but I know he has great stats. I knew I had to give everything I had to give myself an opportunity.”
Since an unexpected early exit at the US Open, Alcaraz has been on a remarkable winning streak, racking up nine consecutive victories, which included his pivotal role in helping Team Europe secure the Laver Cup last month.
Alcaraz appeared to have the match under control early on, racing to a 5-2 lead in the first set. However, Sinner saved two set points and ultimately forced a tiebreak, which he won. The momentum shifted in the second set during the ninth game, where Alcaraz seized a crucial break to take the set, setting the stage for a decisive third set.
With this latest win, Alcaraz now boasts a 6-4 head-to-head record against Sinner, highlighting the exciting rivalry and promising future both players bring to the sport.
In other news from the tennis circuit, Great Britain’s Dan Evans experienced an early exit in the first round of the Shanghai Masters following a successful qualifying run. The 34-year-old pushed the match to a deciding set, leading 4-2, but ultimately lost in a tiebreak to Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild, who won with a scoreline of 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), setting up a matchup against Russian world number five Daniil Medvedev.