BEIJING. Three hours of spectacular play, the dream of the second consecutive title in Beijing which at a certain point seemed very close, then the final surrender, with a partial shock in the decisive tie break of the third set: Jannik Sinner surrenders to Carlos Alcaraz and gives him the title of the China Open in Beijing.
The Spaniard, number 3 ATP and second seeding favourite, prevailed in three sets by winning the tie break 7-3, posting, as mentioned, an incredible 7-0 run, after Jannik had started like a rocket. The blue player had won the first set with a partial score of 7-6 (6), then Alcaraz won the second 6-4 and the third 7-6 (3).
“Congratulations to Carlos and his team, you are doing a great job. I wish you the best, I hope we can face each other a couple more times”: so Jannik during the awards ceremony. “Thanks to those close to me, to my team and my family, to all those who support me on a daily basis and understand me, and sometimes it’s not easy – he added – The work never ends. I’m proud to be able to be in this position , in a few days there will be a new opportunity.”
Alcaraz, who won a title for the first time in China, then returned the compliments to the Sinner team. “You deserve all the successes you are achieving in this incredible year – the words of the Spaniard – I see how hard you work, congratulations to you and your team. You are doing a great job and above all you are incredible people”.
“Thanks to my family and my team. I am very lucky to be able to travel with part of my family, and my staff. They support me, sometimes they even tell me things that I don’t want to hear – he adds -. I want to thank you for all the hard work. The last two months have not been easy, but I have managed to find joy on the pitch, to feel motivated again. Thank you.”
2024-10-02 22:21:26