Jannik Sinner lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 China Open final, and he wasn’t keen on analyzing the match afterward. The game was an epic battle lasting over three hours, showcasing top-notch tennis from both players. Alcaraz seemed to regain his form, claiming victory at the ATP 500 event in Beijing.
Though Alcaraz didn’t play flawlessly throughout, he shone brightly during the crucial moments of the final-set tie-break. Sinner came tantalizingly close to winning, just two points away, but couldn’t seal it despite a 3-0 lead in the tie-break. Both players struggled with maintaining their leads; Alcaraz had a break advantage in the first set but eventually lost it in a tie-break after being ahead.
Sinner missed opportunities in the second set and watched as Alcaraz took control, even leading early in the last set. There was a chance for Alcaraz to secure a double break but failed to capitalize, allowing Sinner to fight back and come within two points of victory at 6-5.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Jannik Sinner | 23 | 15,405 | 33 - 3 |
Header Text: Match Analysis
The tie-break began with Sinner securing two mini-breaks for a 3-0 lead. He served brilliantly with one shot barely grazing the net—had it not been called a let and gone up 4-0, things might have turned out differently. When asked about this moment, he acknowledged that serve but chose not to dwell on specific points.
“It can happen,” he admitted. “Was up 3-0. I served very good… If I go 4-0, it already a bit different… The margins are very small.”
“In tiebreaks,” he continued, “the small margins seem very big… You have to accept it… This one went away.”
Fans might think it’s tough luck for Sinner this time around.
Ultimately, both players had their moments of brilliance during this thrilling match. However, when everything was on the line, it was Alcaraz who managed those tiny differences better and emerged victorious.
Sinner’s overall performance throughout his time in Beijing wasn’t as sharp as expected; even though his best display came during this final showdown against Alcaraz—it simply wasn’t enough.
What do you think about these narrow margins?
