BEIJING: Jannik Sinner produced a determined display to win his third title of the year and ninth overall with a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) victory over second-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the final of the China Open on Wednesday.
Sinner came into the clash having lost to Medvedev in their previous six meetings, including two earlier this season in the finals of Rotterdam and Miami, but kept pace with his opponent before sealing the first set via tiebreak.
"Daniil, thanks for letting me win at least one match," Sinner joked during the trophy ceremony. "We have had some very tough battles, especially this year. Thanks for making me a much better player. I have been training a lot to beat you."
Both players struck brutal blows from the baseline and raced through their service games in the next set before Sinner, 22, raised his level again in the tiebreak to take the title. Agencies
Also Watch: