Jannik Sinner faced a tough challenge from Jiri Lehecka at the China Open, but managed to secure a spot in the semi-finals with a 6-2 7-6(6) victory. Despite a late fightback from the talented Czech player, Sinner’s quality ultimately prevailed, earning him a chance to defend his Beijing title. Reflecting on his performance, Sinner acknowledged room for improvement, saying, “I feel like I can still improve a couple of things here so hopefully tomorrow is going to be that day where I feel better on the court.”

In another match at the China Open, Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run by defeating Karen Khachanov 7-5 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals, where he will face Daniil Medvedev. Alcaraz emphasized the importance of staying in the present moment and the need for continuous improvement, especially after making changes to his physical team.

Lehecka, a rising star in tennis, has shown glimpses of his potential with a tour title earlier this year, but has struggled with injuries, including a stress fracture in his back. Despite his efforts to challenge Sinner with a mix of drop shots, he was unable to disrupt the Italian’s rhythm, leading to a straight-set victory for Sinner.

On the other hand, Alcaraz faced a formidable opponent in Khachanov but managed to maintain his unbeaten record against the Russian with a solid win in a tight first set followed by a more comfortable second set. Alcaraz’s victory sets up an exciting showdown with Medvedev in the semi-finals, promising an intense battle on the courts of the China Open.