Jannik Sinner just locked in another big tournament for later this year, and tennis fans should be pretty excited about what’s coming.
The world No. 1 announced he’s heading back to the China Open in Beijing for the third year running. It’s a smart move, especially since he’s got a ton of ranking points to defend from his incredible run last year.
Sinner absolutely dominated the hard court season in 2024’s final months. That’s when he really cemented his spot at the top of the game.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 24 | 15,405 | 33 - 3 |
The 23-year-old picked up some massive wins during that stretch – his first US Open title, ATP Finals victory, and Shanghai Masters crown. He even beat Novak Djokovic in that Shanghai final, which was pretty amazing to watch.
Beijing has become a special place for Sinner
In a video posted on the tournament’s social media, Sinner couldn’t hide his enthusiasm.
"Hey everyone, Jannik here. Just very excited to come back again to Beijing for the third time in a row, and I’m very excited for that. See you all there, and it’s gonna be a great tournament again."
His Beijing story started perfectly. Sinner won the title on his first try, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals before taking down Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 7-6 in the final.
That gave him his second ATP 500 title, and it felt like a breakthrough moment.
But 2024? That was heartbreak.
Sinner came agonizingly close to back-to-back Beijing titles. His final against Alcaraz was absolutely incredible – one of those matches you remember for years. After a brutal three-hour battle, the Spaniard managed to win in a deciding set tiebreak.
The Alcaraz rivalry keeps getting better
Since early 2024, Sinner’s been untouchable on hard courts. He’s won the last three Grand Slams on the surface and just keeps raising his level.
But Alcaraz? He’s the one guy who’s consistently found ways to beat him.
Before this year’s Wimbledon, the Spaniard was on a five-match winning streak against Sinner. That included an extraordinary comeback in the French Open final where he saved three championship points.
Everything changed at Wimbledon 2025.
Sinner’s four-set victory over Alcaraz in that final felt like a career-defining moment. It proved he could beat his biggest rival on the sport’s biggest stage, and that he could win Grand Slams beyond just hard courts.
Controversy follows Sinner to Cincinnati
The world No. 1 made waves recently by bringing back his former fitness coach, Umberto Ferrara.
This is the same guy who got fired right before the 2024 US Open because of his role in Sinner’s doping scandal. Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi were both let go from the team.
Their replacements, Marco Panichi and Ulises Badio, didn’t last long either. They parted ways with Sinner before this year’s Wimbledon, with the two-time Australian Open winner acknowledging he initiated the split.
When reporters asked Sinner about Ferrara’s return at the Cincinnati Open, his response was even blunter than usual. You can tell he’s hoping people move on from the topic during the North American swing.
The Cincinnati Open marks Sinner’s first tournament since making this controversial coaching change. All eyes will be on how he performs and whether the drama affects his game.
With Beijing locked in for later this year, Sinner’s got plenty of motivation to keep his hard court dominance rolling.
