Jannik Sinner dominates Learner Tien to win third title of season in Beijing

World No.2 Jannik Sinner registered a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2 win against 19-year-old Learner Tien to win the China Open. The Italian won his third title of the season after his win against the American in Beijing. 

The Italian improves to 21-9 in tour-level finals after this win against the teenager. Sinner had lost the US Open final against his arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz in four sets but bounced back strongly in the China Open to bury his disappointment.

This was Sinner’s first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting with Tien, and he was able to wrap up the match in 72 minutes with a dominant performance.

“It is a very, very special place for me,” Sinner said during the trophy presentation. “My team, thanks for understanding and working with me. Not all the team is here, so hopefully the rest are watching from home. Thanks for working with me and we will try to improve and push for more and let’s see what the rest of the season looks like, but I am very happy to share this [trophy] with all of you.”

Sinner hit 24 winners to 16 unforced errors, whereas Tien managed just 11 winners compared to 18 unforced errors. The Italian also saved both break points he faced against the American. 

Sinner, the 2023 China Open winner, became the third player, alongside Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, to win the tournament on multiple occasions.

Sinner will face Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in the upcoming Shanghai Masters.

Meanwhile, after making it to the final, Tien will jump 16 spots to No. 36 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings and will rise to a career-high ranking.