Jannik Sinner shows unreal defence against Carlos Alcaraz in epic China Open final

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Carlos Alcaraz reacts after clinching victory over Jannik Sinner in the China Open final

Alcaraz edges Sinner in Beijing blockbuster to claim China Open title

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Alcaraz snaps Sinner's streak to win thrilling China Open final

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts against Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during a third round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Carlos Alcaraz showed off his impressive athleticism with this backhand against Jannik Sinner in the China Open final.

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain gestures during their men's singles finals match against Jannik Sinner of Italy at the China Open tennis tournament, National Tennis Center in Beijing, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after defeating Ashlyn Krueger of the United States during the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after winning against Madison Keys of the United States during their women's singles match of the China Open tennis tournament, at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

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Coco Gauff of the United States, right, speaks to Naomi Osaka of Japan after Osaka retired due to a injury in a women's singles match for the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Gauff carries Osaka's bags off court as Japanese star retires injured

Coco Gauff shows a compassionate gesture as she carries off Naomi Osaka's bag off the court after Japanese player was forced to retire through a lower back injury. Thumb v2

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Ugo Humbert saw the funny side as had he had his second place prize dish taken off him by one of the tournament's sponsors after defeat to Arthur Fils in the Japan Open final.

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Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz play out an incredible rally in the third set which included a drop shot, tweener and then Spaniard coming off on top with a well played return.

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