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Medvedev Dominates Zverev; Gauff Advances in Beijing

9/29/2025

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Medvedev Dominates Zverev

Medvedev beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-3 in the China Open quarterfinals in Beijing, improving to 14-0 in their head-to-head and reaching his first semifinal since June.
Coco Gauff reached third round after 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 win over Leylah Fernandez.
Lorenzo Musetti and Learner Tien reached the quarterfinals, with Tien advancing after Musetti retired due to injury.
Beijing hosts ATP, WTA events.

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Alcaraz Aims High

The 2025 Shanghai Masters runs October 1-12 with 96 players, featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic.
Sinner, defending champion, begins with a first-round bye and could meet Griekspoor or Bublik.
Alcaraz, No. 1, aims to reclaim Shanghai title after beating Sinner in the US Open.
Zverev, No. 3, will play Medvedev in the quarterfinals; Medvedev leads 13-7.

History

Historical Context

The Beijing Open, established in 2004 by the ATP and WTA, marked a pivotal moment in professional tennis's expansion in China. This growth aligns with China's broader economic reforms initiated in the late 1970s, which transformed the nation into a global sports hub. The 2023 tournament featured top players like Daniil Medvedev and Coco Gauff, reflecting the sport's rising popularity in the region.

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Medvedev Dominates Zverev

Medvedev beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-3 in the China Open quarterfinals in Beijing, improving to 14-0 in their head-to-head and reaching his first semifinal since June.
Coco Gauff reached third round after 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 win over Leylah Fernandez.
Lorenzo Musetti and Learner Tien reached the quarterfinals, with Tien advancing after Musetti retired due to injury.
Beijing hosts ATP, WTA events.

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