Next Gen ATP stars : Jannik Sinner bounced back with a commanding performance to win the 2025 China Open in Beijing, defeating American rising star Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the final held on October 1, 2025. This victory marks Sinner’s third title of the season and his third career win at the prestigious ATP 500 event in Beijing, solidifying his status as one of the brightest young talents on the ATP Tour.
Sinner’s Dominant Performance in Beijing
In a match that lasted just over an hour, the 24-year-old Italian displayed aggressive and strategic play, controlling the court with a high shot quality of 8.8 on his forehand. Sinner effectively dictated points by pulling Tien out of position, delivering precise strike placement into the corners. His dominance was evident as he saved both break points he faced, struck 24 winners while keeping only 16 unforced errors, and won an impressive 73 percent of points at the net.
Tien, the 19-year-old American making his first tour-level final appearance, struggled to find rhythm, hitting just 11 winners compared to 18 unforced errors. Despite the scoreline, the young American raised his ATP ranking by 16 spots to No. 36, reaching a career-high and securing a spot at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF for the second consecutive year.
A Season of Success for Sinner
Sinner’s victory in Beijing came less than a month after he fell to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final, where the Italian lost the World No. 1 ranking. Still, Sinner’s resilience has been remarkable as he continues to stay at the top of the game, winning multiple titles in 2025.
This win makes Sinner only the third player to win the China Open ATP 500 tournament multiple times, joining the elite company of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. His wins in 2023 and 2025 show his consistency and growing expertise on the ATP Tour.
Furthermore, Sinner has won major titles this year, taking home trophies at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, marking 2025 as a breakthrough year in his career.
The Battle for Year-End No. 1
With this Beijing victory, Sinner trails World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz by 2,590 points in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, the official ranking for the ATP Year-End No. 1 honor. Alcaraz, who clinched the Tokyo title a day before, extends his lead, making the race for the top spot this season highly competitive.
This milestone is notable as it is the first time since 2020 that the World No. 1 and No. 2 players have both secured titles in the same week, with Djokovic winning in Dubai and Nadal in Acapulco in that year.
Learner Tien’s Rising Star
Learner Tien’s journey to the final in Beijing has been impressive. The American defeated top-ranked players including Lorenzo Musetti and Daniil Medvedev en route to his first ATP tour final. With this strong showing, Tien continues to climb the rankings and is positioned as a future star in men’s tennis.
At just 19 years old, Tien’s talent and potential are undeniable as he continues to build his career, showing resilience and determination against seasoned players on the tour.
Looking Forward: Shanghai and Beyond
After his Beijing triumph, Sinner is set to lead the field at the upcoming ATP 500 event in Shanghai. Notably, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of Shanghai due to an ankle injury he sustained recently in Tokyo. This development opens up opportunities for Sinner to further assert his presence and chase down the year-end No. 1 ranking.
