BEIJING: Jannik Sinner was back to his best in a 6-2 6-2 win over American teenager Learner Tien in Wednesday’s China Open final, as the world number two picked up his third title of the season and 21st tour-level trophy overall.
The four-times Grand Slam champion came into the title match at the National Tennis Centre after a hard-fought semi-final win over Alex de Minaur on Tuesday, during which he struggled with physical problems caused by a stomach bug.
There were no signs of discomfort in his first meeting with 19-year-old Tien, however, as Sinner settled into the match with a break in the opening game and looked solid throughout to take the first set with a hold in the final game.