Jannik Sinner thanks Carlos Alcaraz despite losing epic China Open final

Jannik Sinner has revealed that he hopes to continue competing against , despite being put to the sword by the Spaniard in then China Open final.

The world No.1’s 15-match winning streak was ended by rival Alcaraz, who took seven points in a row to land the spoils in a sensational tiebreak after a match lasting three hours and 20 minutes in Beijing.

The 6-7 6-4 7-6 success sees Alcaraz claim his fourth title of the year and become the first player to win ATP 500 titles on all three surfaces, and Sinner could not resist singing the praises of his rival after his defeat.

Speaking after the loss, he said: “I’d like to start with Carlos and your team. You’re doing an amazing job. I wish you only the best. You have a great team and family behind you.

“Hopefully we’ll play a couple of more times in the future, I’m quite sure [we will]. It’s a big pleasure to share the court with you – so thank you so much.

“Of course, thank you to my team and my box and my family.. everyone who supports me daily and who understands me, which is sometimes not easy. The work never stops.

“I’m obviously very happy to be in this position. Today we fell short, but it was a great battle again. In a couple of days, there is a new opportunity. Thanks so much for your support.”