Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Beijing Open title on Wednesday following a memorable 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 victory over his great rival Jannik Sinner. The world's best players battled for three hours and 21 minutes, staying neck and neck from start to finish and delivering another thriller in their growing rivalry.

Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down and held his nerve in a deciding tiebreak to beat Jannik Sinner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the China Open final.