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Sinner Reaches Third Straight China Open Final, Tien Advances After Medvedev Retires
30 Sep
Summary
- Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur to reach China Open final
- Learner Tien, 19, advances to final after Daniil Medvedev retires
- Coco Gauff qualifies for WTA Finals after defeating Belinda Bencic
On October 1st, 2025, the China Open tennis tournament has seen some exciting developments. In the men's draw, Italy's Jannik Sinner has reached his third straight final at the event, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur in a three-set thriller. The 23-year-old Sinner, who won the title in 2023 and 2024, will now face off against 19-year-old American Learner Tien in the championship match.
Tien, a rising star on the ATP Tour, secured his spot in the final after world number 2 Daniil Medvedev was forced to retire due to injury. The young American has been making waves this season and will be looking to claim his first career title against the experienced Sinner.
In the women's competition, defending champion Coco Gauff of the United States has also booked her place in the quarter-finals. The 21-year-old Gauff battled past Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in a hard-fought match, securing her spot in the season-ending WTA Finals. Gauff will be aiming to defend her China Open crown and continue her impressive run of form.
