Beijing, Oct 1, 2024 (AFP) - Alcaraz sweeps into Beijing final as home hero extends fairytale

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2024-10-01

Carlos Alcaraz sent Daniil Medvedev packing to reach his first China Open final on Tuesday as 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her fairytale renaissance. Second seed Alcaraz was in fine form to win 7-5, 6-3 and faces world number one Jannik Sinner or Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete for the men's crown in Beijing. Medvedev, the Russian third seed, was looking to emulate his run to last year's title-decider, where he was beaten by......

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