Jannik Sinner defeated Alex De Minaur 6–3, 4–6, 6–2 in the semi-final of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Beijing on hard court, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.16 to De Minaur's 6.18. Sinner controlled the opening set decisively, though De Minaur mounted a brief challenge in the second, breaking serve to level the match. The Italian reasserted dominance in the decider, wrapping up the contest in straight sets to advance to the final. The result underscores Sinner's consistency at Masters level and positions him within touching distance of a significant title at one of the season's most prestigious hard-court tournaments.