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Carlos Alcaraz faces Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster China Open final in Beijing.

The two young rivals shared the Grand Slam titles this season, with Sinner winning his first on the hard courts of the Australian Open and US Open and Alcaraz taking the other spots by winning the French Open and Wimbledon.

Now, after five consecutive meetings in the semi-finals, Alcaraz (21) and Sinner (23) face each other in a final for the first time in two years. The Spaniard has won both matches this season, including a five-set victory in the French Open semifinals.

But Sinner defeated Alcaraz on his way to victory at the China Open last season, and the Italian has been the best player in the world since the turn of the year. The world No. 1 won the US Open last month amid his ongoing anti-doping controversy.

Sinner has rattled off 15 straight victories, while Alcaraz has rattled off eight straight victories since his loss in the second round of the US Open. Alcaraz ended Sinner’s 19-game winning streak in the Indian Wells semifinals earlier this season.

Alcaraz put in a brilliant performance, beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to reach his first China Open final before Sinner fended off the challenge of home favorite Bu Yunchaokete 6-3, 7-6.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the China Open final.

When does Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner take place?

Alcaraz and Sinner will meet in the final of the China Open on Tuesday, October 2nd. The game is scheduled to start at 10am BST.

How can I watch the China Open final?

Sky Sports has the rights to the China Open and will show Alcaraz vs Sinner on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can get a NOWTV day pass here to watch without a subscription.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner in a direct duel

The China Open will be Alcaraz and Sinner’s tenth career meeting. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head race 5:4.

2024: Roland Garros, semi-finals, outdoor clay – Alcaraz wins in five sets

2024: Indian Wells, semi-finals, outdoor hard – Alcaraz wins in three sets

2023: China Open, semifinals, outdoor hard – Sinner wins in two sets

2023: Miami Open, semifinals, outdoor hard – Sinner wins in three sets

2023: Indian Wells, semi-finals, outdoor hard – Alcaraz wins in two sets

2022: US Open, quarterfinals, outdoor hard – Alcaraz wins in five sets

2022: Umag, final, outdoor clay – Sinner wins in three sets

2022: Wimbledon, round of 16, grass – Sinner wins in four sets

2021: Paris Masters, Round of 32, Indoor Hard – Alcaraz wins in straight sets

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