World No. 1 Jannik Sinner proved why he's tennis' hottest name right now, rallying from a set down to defeat Chile's Nicolas Jarry 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 in a fiery China Open opener in Beijing. 🚀 The Italian star faced early pressure from Jarry's rocket serves but flipped the script with laser-focused rallies in front of a packed crowd.
Match Highlights: From Struggle to Swagger 😤
Despite Jarry ranking 28th, the Chilean came out swinging like a Netflix cliffhanger, overpowering Sinner in Set 1. But the 22-year-old phenom leveled up faster than a TikTok trend, dialing in his signature baseline precision to dominate the next two sets. Sinner sealed the W with a cheeky drop shot, leaving fans screaming like Swifties at a concert.
\"He brought the heat early on,\" Sinner said post-match. \"But I kept my chill 🧊, adjusted my returns, and trusted my game. First rounds are always wild, but this win feels lit!\"
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