Sinner crushes Tien to claim China Open title

October 2, 2025 11:24 AM

Sinner crushes Tien to claim China Open title

Jannik Sinner was back to his best in a 6-2 6-2 victory over American teenager Learner Tien in Wednesday's China Open final, as the world number two picked up his third title of the year and 21st tour-level trophy overall. Carlos Alcaraz's Japan Open title on Tuesday and Sinner's triumph marked the first time since 2020 that the world number one and two both claimed trophies in the same week after Novak Djokovic (Dubai) and Rafa Nadal (Acapulco) managed the feat. "It's a very, very special pla...

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury

September 17, 2025 1:05 PM

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the China Open due to an injury suffered during her title-winning campaign at Flushing Meadows, organisers said on Wednesday. The Belarusian, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to win a second straight U.S. Open crown and fourth Grand Slam title earlier this month, reached the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 event in Beijing last year. "I am sad to announce my withdrawal from the China Open this year after sustaining a small injury after the U.S. Open," Sabalenka s...