Beijing, Oct 1, 2026 (AFP) - Zverev beats Norrie to kick off Sinner-less China Open

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2026-10-01

World number two Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to kick-start his bid for the China Open on Thursday. The 29-year-old is the top seed in Beijing after world number one Jannik Sinner, the reigning champion, withdrew due to injury. Zverev hit 15 aces but did not have it all his own way against Norrie, ranked 40th, who had some joy pushing the German around the court. The Briton came within a point of winning the first set but t......

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