Alcaraz reaches final of China Open with a straight-set victory over Medvedev
Paula Badosa of Spain celebrates after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States in a women's singles match for the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ng Han Guan]
BEIJING (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz’s athleticism was again on show as he advanced to the final of the China Open with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev. The four-time Grand Slam champion, two of which came this year at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, extended his head-to-head record against the Russian to 6-2. He will meet either top-ranked Jannik Sinner or Chinese wild card Bu Yunchaokete in the final. Third-ranked Jessica Pegula lost 6-4, 6-0 to Paula Badosa in the round of 16 of the China Open. The marquee women’s match of the day sees four-time major winner Naomi Osaka and sixth-ranked Coco Gauff play for a spot in the quarterfinals later Tuesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in a men's singles semi-final match for the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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