At the ATP 1000 tournament in Beijing, the men’s semifinals concluded today, setting up the final showdown.
In the first semifinal, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy faced off against Czech player Tomáš Macháč, ranked 33rd. Despite Macháč’s determined effort, Sinner emerged victorious in straight sets, winning 6-4, 7-5. Sinner dominated with 10 aces, 27 winners, and only 12 unforced errors.
ATP 1000 Beijing Semifinal:
Jannik Sinner vs Tomáš Macháč 6-4, 7-5
In the second semifinal, Novak Djokovic, ranked fourth, faced world No. 7 American Taylor Fritz. Djokovic claimed the first set 6-4 and, after a leg issue that prompted a medical timeout in the second, won the tiebreaker 7-6 to secure his place in the final.
ATP 1000 Beijing Semifinal:
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6
The final between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic is set for tomorrow, October 13. This will be their eighth meeting, with Djokovic leading the head-to-head 5-3. However, Sinner, currently the world’s top-ranked player, has won their last two matches.
Additionally, Djokovic is on the verge of a major career milestone—should he win tomorrow, it will be his 100th career title, an extraordinary achievement in tennis history.
