Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner’s winning streak to land China Open title

Alcaraz ends Sinner's 15-match winning streak.

Carlos Alcaraz, left, of Spain poses with his trophy after winning against Jannik Sinner, right, of Italy during their men's singles finals match of the China Open. Pic: Achmad Ibrahim/AP

Carlos Alcaraz ended Jannik Sinner’s winning run to take the China Open title in Beijing after another pulsating encounter between the two young stars.

Sinner went into the final on a 15-match winning streak after lifting his second grand slam trophy of the season at the US Open, but it was Alcaraz who came out on top 6-7 (6) 6-4 7-6 (3) after three hours and 21 minutes.