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.

Jannik Sinner (No. 1 ranking) will take on Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3) in the final at the China Open on Wednesday, October 2.Sinner heads into the final after winning in two sets, 6-2, 7-6, over Jiri

Alcaraz and Sinner shared the same flight as they went straight from the China Open final in Beijing to make the start of the Shanghai Masters