Carlos Alcaraz Reaches China Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the China Open with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev, marking his eighth consecutive win since a second-round exit at the US Open. The match featured a tightly contested first set that included five breaks of serve, with Alcaraz securing the set with a crucial break in the 12th game. Alcaraz will face either top-ranked Jannik Sinner or Chinese wild card Bu Yunchaokete in the final. Meanwhile, in the women's tournament, 35-year-old Zhang Shuai, who was on a 24-match losing streak, continued her resurgence by defeating Magdalena Frech 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals. Both Alcaraz and Zhang expressed joy at their performances, with Alcaraz stating he felt great on the court and Zhang revealing she nearly quit tennis before this tournament. The matches showcased high-quality tennis and significant personal triumphs for both players.