Jannik Sinner kisses the Trophy during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)
BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Italy's Jannik Sinner clinched his second China Open title on Wednesday, defeating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the men's singles final.
It was Sinner's third consecutive Beijing final, having triumphed in 2023 by beating Daniil Medvedev after ousting Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, before finishing runner-up to Alcaraz last year.
"It's obviously special to be back in another final here," Sinner said. "Every year is different, but the feeling of winning in Beijing is always great."
"It really feels like home here in Beijing," Sinner added, thanking the crowd. "The support has been amazing since day one, and I hope to share more moments like this in the future."
The top seed and world No. 2 made a flying start on Diamond Court, breaking twice and wrapping up the opening set in just 34 minutes.
Tien, 19, ranked 52nd and contesting his first ATP final, settled after a nervous start. He stayed level through the first four games of the second set before Sinner broke in the fifth to regain control.
"I had to stay aggressive in the second set," Sinner recalled of a key turning point. "He was playing great tennis, very physical, and I'm very happy with today's level."
The Italian surged ahead 5-2 with another break and sealed victory on his third match point after one hour and 12 minutes.
"First of all, congrats to Learner," Sinner said of his young opponent. "To reach the final in your first time here shows how talented you are. I wish you the best for the rest of the season and your career."
The victory gave Sinner his 21st career tour-level title, sixth at ATP 500 level, and third of 2025 following his triumphs at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. He has now captured 17 hard-court titles before turning 25.
Tien's breakthrough run, meanwhile, confirmed his reputation as one of the tour's rising stars. Earlier this year, he came through qualifying to reach the Australian Open last 16, stunning Medvedev in a five-set thriller in the second round.
"It's been an amazing week," Tien reflected. "Everything since I arrived in China has been incredible. To play my first final here feels like a dream."
In Beijing, the American advanced past both Lorenzo Musetti and Medvedev after they retired mid-match, but also showcased his resilience in earlier rounds. By reaching the final, he is projected to move close to the world's top 30.
"I'm grateful to my team and family for supporting me," Tien said. "The fans here made me feel so welcome. Even though it wasn't the result I wanted today, this has been a very special experience."
Sinner is the first man since Novak Djokovic to reach three consecutive Beijing finals and joins Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to have won multiple titles at this event, which launched in 2004. He now turns his focus to the season's closing stretch, eyeing a year-end No. 1 battle with Alcaraz.
In the men's doubles, Finland's Harri Heliovaara and Britain's Henry Patten rallied past Russia's Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 to lift the title. ■
Jannik Sinner (R) and Learner Tien pose for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Xinyi)
Jannik Sinner (2nd R) and Learner Tien (2nd L) pose for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)
Jannik Sinner celebrates during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)
Jannik Sinner celebrates during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)
Jannik Sinner (2nd R) poses for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Xinyi)
Jannik Sinner poses for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Xinyi)
Jannik Sinner (R) and Learner Tien pose for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)
Jannik Sinner (C) poses for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Xinyi)
Jannik Sinner (3rd R) and Learner Tien (3rd L) pose for photo during the award ceremony for the men's singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Learner Tien of the United States at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)
