Sinner edges out Medvedev to win China Open

Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev to win the China Open on Wednesday, edging out the world No 3 in a largely deadlocked men’s final that came down to a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing. The Italian triumphed 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/2) to take the first such tournament since 2019 after Beijing finally ditched tight […]

Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev to win the China Open on Wednesday, edging out the world No 3 in a largely deadlocked men’s final that came down to a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing.

The Italian triumphed 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/2) to take the first such tournament since 2019 after Beijing finally ditched tight pandemic-era health restrictions.

World No 2 and tournament favourite Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated by Sinner in their semifinal yesterday.

The top-ranked men’s player, Novak Djokovic, is not playing in China this year.

• Certificate Tinubu presented to INEC not in our possession – CSU
• E-ticketing delay threatens N22bn revenue on Lagos-Ibadan, Itakpe trains

Meanwhile, the first round of the ATP Shanghai Masters kicked off in the financial hub yesterday.