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Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka all smiles while spending time together in comforting scenes in China Open

Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka both prepare for the next China Open. While the former world n ° 1 chase their second title at the event, the duo was recently spotted by spending time together in Beijing.

Sinner and Osaka were seen for the last time in action at the US Open. The Italian led an incredible campaign at the last Grand Chelem event of the year, by lowering Alexander Bublik, Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime en route to the final. However, he was left out in the final by the longtime rival Carlos Alcaraz. On the other hand, the US Open marked the continuation of a booming return for Osaka. The Japanese tennis star reached the semi-finals of the tournament with victories on the world number 3 Coco Gauff and the 11th seeded Karolina Muchova. She was ousted in the semi-finals by Amanda Anisimova.

Now Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka arrived in Beijing to compete in the China Open. While the two tennis stars are preparing for the next tournament, they were seen spending time together while they were walking on the site. In the video, the two Grand Slam champions can be seen smiling and speaking while they appreciate the company of the other. Watch the video below:

Earlier this year, Sinner and Osaka bound each other with each other before the US Open, while they were engaged in a table tennis game together at the Baccarat hotel.

Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka Face Packed Draws in China Open

Jannik Sinner at the China Open 2024 (image source: Getty)
Jannik Sinner at the China Open 2024 (image source: Getty)

China Open promises an exciting action for tennis lovers. The ATP version is expected to take place between September 25 and October 1, while the WTA tournament will be held between September 24 and October 5. The two tournaments will take place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.

For the ATP 500 event, Jannik Sinner will face a difficult competition. The Italian won the title of China Open in 2023, but was denied a second consecutive victory by Carlos Alcaraz last year. The Spaniard renouncing the event this time, the main competition of Sinner will include Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti among others.

Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka will also have work to do the Open China. The Japanese tennis star won her triumph as a young girl at the WTA 1000 event in 2019, but had trouble reflecting this result since. This time, the Grand Chelem champion has a difficult draw ahead of her, with a potential confrontation against Jessica Pegula waiting for him in the fourth round.