Highlights and Sets Sinner vs Atmane (6-4, 5-7, 6-0) in Beijing ATP 500

Third break in the third set for Jannik Sinner and the Italian will serve to advance to the quarterfinals. Atmane merged emotionally and physically, his rival went over him and threw the HIERARCHY on top of him.

Jannik Sinner confirmed the break and made it 4-0. Little by little the Italian is moving towards winning the game. He suffered a lot in the second set, but the technical break to go to the bathroom allowed him to rethink his strategy.

Jannik Sinner broke again and made it 3-0. The level we are seeing from him in this third set is simply spectacular. He woke up and crushed his rival without any mercy. IT IS SPECTACULAR AND IMMENSE.

Bankruptcy confirmed. Jannik Sinner held his serve and after many games, takes a slight 2-0 LEAD. The Frenchman must wake up again, if he wants to have a chance of winning the game. Every time the Italian attacked, he did a lot of damage.

Jannik Sinner's ego was touched, the Italian broke in the first game of the third set and took a 1-0 lead. The number 2 in the world is bothered and frustrated by his level, because he understands and knows that the match dragged on, due to his constant unforced errors and failures with the first and second serves.

Friends, there is a surprise in Beijing. Atmane took the second set 7-5. Justice was done in China, the Frenchman was infinitely superior throughout the partial. Jannik Sinner never met his level and is below what we have seen from him throughout the year.

Atmane secures the tiebreak. If necessary, the Frenchman will look to take risks, to break the Italian and define everything in the third set. All the pressure is on Jannik Sinner who is having a bad game.

HE SURVIVED. Jannik Sinner managed to save the set, so he could stay alive. The Frenchman was very close to winning this set, but he was missing the final touch. If the world number 2 takes the match to a TIEBREAK, he will have a lot of problems.

Atmane saved a still option. The Frenchman had a great second set and is doing well to win it. Jannik Sinner could have closed the match by winning this game, but unfortunately he could not take advantage of that opportunity.

Jannik Sinner survived his rival's emotional clean and jerk and went up 4-4. The Italian finally had a slightly calmer service game. His technical bench is quite concerned about the level that the former world number one is presenting.

What a crazy and strange match. Jannik Sinner lost his serve again and his opponent broke him. Atmane confirmed that break. We are 3-4 in favor of the French. This second set had 4 breaks, 2 for each of the tennis players on the court. Mistakes party!!!!

Broke again! Jannik Sinner has broken his opponent's serve in 3 of the last 2 games. The Italian seems more comfortable returning than serving. You feel better when you have to be reactive than proactive.

Friends, we are even. Quickly and for the first time in the match, Jannik Sinner loses his service game. The Frenchman Atmane recovered his serve and must win the next point to confirm it. How bad the Italian has looked at times!

Sinner takes advantage and breaks Atmane's serve. The Italian takes a 2-1 lead. He raised his level of percentage of points, won with his rival's first and second serves. Return has been very key.

Jannik Sinner adds to the scoreboard and makes it 1-1. The Italian has been quite fortunate with his serve game today. Despite not being fine, his rival has not taken advantage of him, to the point that he saved more than 5 break balls.

Atmane starts the second set, hitting first and wins the game. Jannik Sinner has considerably improved his intensity with the return, but it is still not enough to show his level. Although the Italian is winning and is on top, he is not immensely superior.

MOOD: LEGEND Jannik Sinner prevails and wins the first set 6-4. The Italian (number 2 in the world) had a very comfortable first set without any problems. Atmane did not have any luck to get involved in the development of the game.

Atmane saved a set option. THE FRENCH SURVIVED. Jannik Sinner was quite close to closing the shares in this first set. We will have one last game, with many emotions...................,................

Jannik Sinner makes it 5-3. The Italian has been able to avoid the break options that his rival has generated for him. Atmane needed to risk a lot more, his game is flat and predictable.

Atmane puts pressure little by little. It's 4-3 down. Sinner is beginning to close the set, with a lot of patience and without any surprises. The Frenchman needs his rival to lower the intensity and pace, in order to recover his serve and dream of a comeback.

Jannik Sinner takes a 4-2 lead. The Italian won his service game to love. Atmane had no chance. The Frenchman has been very uncomfortable, due to the constant winning serves of his rival and that they have not allowed him to put the ball into play, to be able to play it.

Atmane is gradually raising his level and is on the rise. Sinner must begin to define the set little by little, because at any moment his rival wakes up and things get complicated. Entertaining and open match, there is still no protagonist.

Bankruptcy confirmed. The Italian takes a 3-1 lead. Sinner plays quite comfortably, his opponent has not put any pressure on him in the match. Atmane's technical bench asks him for a lot of concentration and to take risks

The time came to impose conditions for Jannik Sinner, the Italian broke Atmane's serve. The Frenchman could not maintain his serve and made several unforced errors. Your strategy is going to change from now on and you will have to take risks. Set 1: 1-1

Jannik Sinner had no trouble winning his first game. The Italian has looked very comfortable on serve throughout the tournament. The world number 2 has had a good season on hard court, but still no titles.

Atmane struggled mightily to win the first game of the match. The Frenchman saved several break points and took control in seven minutes. It's crucial for the Frenchman to hold his serve if he wants to have a chance of winning and pulling off an upset.

Welcome to this exciting round of 16 matchup at the ATP 500 in Beijing. Jannik Sinner (world number 2), one of the best players today, faces Atmane. The Italian is the favorite to win the title in Asia.

Jannik Sinner and Terence Atmane have faced each other for a total of two sets, both won by Sinner. Their most recent encounter was in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open on August 16, 2025, played on a hard court, where Sinner triumphed with scores of 7-6(4), 6-2.

On the other side of the net, Terence Atmane, a 23-year-old French player, has been steadily climbing the rankings and making waves in the tennis world. Despite his lower rank, Atmane has shown great promise and potential, securing impressive wins against higher-ranked opponents. His performance at the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati showcased his talent and determination, as he pushed Sinner to the limit in their semifinal clash.

At just 24 years old, Jannik Sinner has made a significant impact on the tennis world, achieving a career-high ranking of World No. 1. He has claimed numerous titles, including Grand Slam victories and ATP Masters 1000 championships. Sinner’s rise to the top of the rankings has been meteoric, with notable wins against tennis legends like Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

Atmane was outside the top 100 back then but is now up to 68 despite a recent injury lay-off and he was too strong for Zhizhen Zhang as he raced to a 6-2 6-4 win in the first round. 

Once again Sinner is going to be a bridge too far, but the French underdog can at least see how close he is to the level he hit in Cincy, particularly when he pushed the top seed all the way in the opening set. 

• Jannik Sinner brushed aside his US Open final heartache with a crushing win over Marin Cilic. 
• The Italian showed no signs of any hangover at his failure to defend the Flushing Meadows title by sweeping to a 6-2 6-2 victory in his Beijing opener.
• The world number two will now meet Terence Atmane for the second time in the last two months.
• The Frenchman reached the semi-finals of Cincinnati in what was pretty much a break-out tournament, where he lost 7-6 6-2 to Sinner.

Jannik Sinner is strongly favoured to win his second-round match against Terence Atmane at the China Open 2025 in straight sets. Sinner holds the only head-to-head win from their recent Cincinnati semi-final clash and boasts a significantly better season record with greater experience against top-level opponents.

His strong baseline game, consistency, and superior tactical skills are expected to outmatch Atmane’s baseline consistency and creativity, allowing Sinner to control rallies and comfortably advance.

Jannik Sinner

• Sinner has a 38-5 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Sinner has a 10-1 win-loss record in China
• Sinner has won 80% of matches played on hard courts

Terence Atmane

• Cilic has a 34-26 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Cilic has a 1-0 win-loss record in China
• Cilic has won 66% of the matches played on hard courts

Atmane’s run comes after steady form through the hard court swing, including a notable Libema Open final and a career-changing showing in Cincinnati, where he notched top-10 upsets beating the likes of Flavio Cobolli, Joao Fonseca, Taylor Fritz and Holger Rune to reach the semi-finals.

The Frenchman’s dream run ended against then World No. 1 Sinner but fought a close tiebreaker to his credit. This second round Beijing duel will be a re-match between these two talented youngsters, promising an exciting clash of artistic stroke play and athleticism.

Terence Atmane stormed through the China Open 2025 qualifiers, not dropping a set. He first defeated Fajing Sun 6-4, 6-1, then ousted sixth seed Botic Van de Zandschulp 7-6(5), 7-6(7) to secure a main draw spot.

Atmane carried his momentum into round one, overcoming local hope Zhang Zhizhen to enhance his Beijing debut, demonstrating solid serving and nerves in tie-breaks.

Jannik Sinner began his China Open 2025 campaign with an emphatic 6-2, 6-2 victory over Marin Cilic, showcasing sharp returning and dominant baseline play. He broke Cilic twice in the opening set and kept control in the second, sealing the win with confidence.

The Italian, pleased with his comeback after the US Open final loss, credited early breaks for building his momentum and expressed satisfaction with his current mental and physical form. He now advances to face French qualifier Terence Atmane in round two, aiming for a third consecutive Beijing final.

• Jannik Sinner quickly overcame his disappointment from the US Open final with a decisive victory over Marin Cilic in the opening round. The Italian was at this ruthless best, breaking his opponent twice in each set for yet another quick, routine 6-2 6-2 win. The World #2 will face Terence Atmane for the second time in the last two months after their meeting in the Cincinnati semifinal.
• Atmane was ranked outside the Top 100 at that time, but he has climbed to #68, and despite a recent injury break, he easily defeated Zhizhen Zhang in straight sets in the first round.
• The French underdog can at least take consolation that he is getting close to the level he achieved in Cincinnati, especially when he challenged the top seed during the first set, but once again, Sinner will prove too difficult to overcome.