Jannik Sinner claimed the 21st title of his career by defeating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday.

The Italian celebrated his second trophy on Beijing’s hard courts, having first won during his tournament debut in 2023, and is now eyeing a return to the world number one ranking.

Sinner’s only loss on the centre Diamond Court was to his great rival and top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, who won last year’s final in three thrilling sets.

“A very, very special place for me," said Sinner, who overcame a couple of three-set scares and a bout of diarrhoea to reach the final.

Alcaraz did not defend his title in Beijing and instead won the Japan Open in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Sinner is the third man to win multiple China Open titles, matching Rafael Nadal’s recor

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