Sinner Advances to China Open Semi-Final Showdown with De Minaur

Jannik Sinner Advances to China Open Semifinals with Strong Victory

On September 29, 2025, at the Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Italy’s Jannik Sinner showcased his resilience by defeating Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the China Open. This impressive win propels Sinner into the semifinals, underscoring his determination to close the rankings gap with world number one Carlos Alcaraz.

Sinner’s Journey in the China Open

After relinquishing his U.S. Open title to Alcaraz earlier this month, Sinner has bounced back valiantly at the China Open. This match marks his seventh semifinal appearance in just eight tournaments this year.

Match Highlights and Performance

The world number two began the match with authority, clinching the first set in a mere 26 minutes, relying on his powerful baseline hitting. The second set proved more challenging as Sinner faced a fall during the eighth game.

Despite trailing 4-5 in the second set, he rallied to break back immediately, showcasing his fighting spirit. Sinner ultimately sealed his victory by breaking Marozsan’s serve in the twelfth game, marking his 40th tour-level match win this season, a notable achievement considering his earlier doping ban.

Quotes from Jannik Sinner

Sinner reflected on his performance, stating, “I feel like I started off very well in the first set. We both played well in the second set. I had some break chances at 4-3, I couldn’t use them. He’s someone whose peak is high, which I knew before the match. When he was serving for the set, he made a couple of unforced errors which helped me come back and win in two.”

Looking Ahead: Semifinal Opponent

Sinner will face Australian third seed Alex De Minaur in the semifinals. De Minaur advanced after Czech player Jakub Mensik retired due to a left leg injury while down 1-4 in the opening set.

Other Tournament Updates

In other notable matches at the China Open:

• American teenager Learner Tien secured his first ATP Tour semifinal after fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti had to retire while trailing 4-6, 6-3, 3-0 due to injury.
• Eighth seed Daniil Medvedev outperformed German second seed Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-3, 6-3, extending his winning record against Zverev to 14 victories in their 20 encounters.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Sinner as he strives for further success at the China Open, a key event on the ATP Tour. With the competition heating up, fans are eagerly anticipating more thrilling matches in Beijing.