Jannik Sinner defeated Marin Cilic 6–2, 6–2 at the ATP Masters 1000 in Beijing on hard court in the second round, confirming his status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.02 to Cilic's 23.11. The Italian's dominant performance saw him dispatch the Croatian former US Open champion in straight sets without significant resistance, maintaining control throughout both frames. The convincing scoreline underscores Sinner's current form and positioning as a top contender in the tournament, while Cilic's swift exit highlights the growing gulf between the elite tier and ageing former champions. Sinner advances to the round of 16 with considerable momentum.