Italy's Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in the men's final match against USA's Taylor Fritz at the US Open tennis tournament on September 8, 2024. Sinner, now a two-time Grand Slam champion, secured his first U.S. Open crown and a prize of $3.6 million.
Following his triumph, the world No. 1 expressed his eagerness for a brief respite before gearing up for the upcoming China Open. The ATP Tour event, scheduled from September 26 to October 2, will witness the participation of top-ranked players including Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Andrey Rublev.
Notably, the absence of Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner, among the top six players has set the stage for an intriguing competition at the China Open. Last year, Sinner clinched victory over Medvedev in the final of the same tournament, which marked the event's return after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The tournament organizers have made significant upgrades to the facilities, with the China Open now boasting renovated locker rooms and practice courts that rival those at the Grand Slam events. The presence of the world's top-ranked players, including Sinner, is expected to draw a large crowd, with over 200,000 fans attending last year's edition.
Furthermore, the China Open will feature a WTA 1000-level event for the first time, showcasing the top players on the WTA Tour. The rise of Chinese tennis talent, exemplified by Qinwen Zheng's Olympic gold medal win and the strong representation of Chinese players in the U.S. Open main draw, underscores the growing prominence of the sport in the region.
With the tournament set to kick off soon, tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the competitive matchups and the opportunity to witness the world's best players in action at the China Open.
