In a breathtaking showdown at the Beijing Open, Jannik Sinner displayed an unwavering determination, overpowering top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 6-1. With this victory, the 22-year-old Italian not only secured a place in the Beijing final but also achieved a historic milestone for Italian tennis.
Sinner’s triumph propelled him to a career-high ATP ranking of No. 4, matching the legendary Adriano Panatta’s 1976 ranking. This remarkable feat makes him just the second Italian man in history to break into the Top 5.
Speaking in an on-court interview, Sinner expressed his respect for Alcaraz, acknowledging that every match against the Spaniard is incredibly challenging. He emphasized their mutual commitment to delivering exceptional performances when they face each other.
Too hot to handle 🔥@carlosalcaraz #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/jMEnaf8m2m
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 3, 2023
“I thought our game plan worked really well,” Sinner stated. “I won’t go into specifics about our pre-match discussion, but the main focus was to maintain an aggressive approach. When he has time, he plays exceptionally well and aggressively, so we both made some adjustments. He tried some different things compared to our previous encounters, and I was ready for those changes this time. Of course, in our future matches, we’ll both continue to make slight adjustments. It was an exciting match, and we’ll see what lies ahead.”
Full of respect 🤝@janniksin on his and Alcaraz’s young rivalry!#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/PNmamTPSuY
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 3, 2023
Sinner adopted an aggressive mindset, focusing on imposing his powerful first strikes to counter Alcaraz’s speed and creativity effectively. This strategic approach paid off handsomely.
Sinner strikes first đź’Ą@janniksin takes the opening set tiebreak against Alcaraz in their semi-final!#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/5LkIwC3Jin
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 3, 2023
Reflecting on his performance, Sinner noted that executing their game plan effectively was crucial, emphasizing their shared commitment to staying aggressive. He acknowledged that both players continuously adapt their strategies when facing each other, contributing to their riveting rivalry.
Sinner concluded that their growing familiarity with each other’s game adds an intriguing dynamic to their matches, making adjustments a constant part of their rivalry.
With an emphatic victory, Sinner advanced to the Beijing final, and tennis enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate more exciting clashes between these two rising stars. As Sinner and Alcaraz share mutual respect, their future meetings promise to deliver captivating battles on the court.
Jannik Sinner in 2023
WWWWWWWWLW At the moment ranked no.7, Jannik played his last match on the 3rd of October when he defeated world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (draw).
Presently, during this year the Italian has a 48-13 win-loss record. The Italian has won 2 titles in 2023 in Montpellier and Toronto. The Italian was the runner-up in Rotterdam and Miami.
He is also scheduled to play in Antwerp (European Open). The main draw will start on the 16th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WLLWLWWWWW Currently the world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 3rd of October when he surrendered to world no.7 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (draw).
This season Carlos achieved a composed 61-8 match record. Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Alcaraz got to the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 8 times. Their actual record is 4-4. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Jannik Sinner won 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (China Open) on the 3rd of October 2023.
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