Sinner faces Bu in semi-final in Beijing

Jannik’s thoughts must be only on the field. Difficult, given what he is experiencing with the doping case, but fundamental given the opportunity presented to him at the ATP 500 in Beijing. The world number one will face today in the semi-final Bu Yunchaokete, a Chinese player who first beat Musetti then Rublev. A semi-unknown name for enthusiasts, who is experiencing a golden week which allowed him to enter the top 100. And who will have the difficult task of stopping the Italian, who after the 2023 triumph in Beijing wants a other title.

Sinner-Bu what time is it played

Sinner-Bu, semi-final of the ATP 500 in Beijing, is played today, Tuesday October 1, not before 1 p.m. (Italian time). The match is the fourth scheduled on Center Court at the tournament, but could be delayed due to the semi-final between Medvedev and Alcaraz, which is expected to take longer than usual. The matches start at 5 a.m. Italian time with the WTA match between Badosa and Pegula, then Zhang-Frech. Not before 10 a.m. Medvedev and Alcaraz will play, while not before 1 p.m. Sinner-Bu Yunchaokete.

Where to watch Sinner-Bu Yunchaokete on TV and streaming

The match between Sinner and Bu will be broadcast live on television by Sky, which has exclusive rights to the tournament in Beijing. In streaming, it will be possible to follow it on Sky Go, for those who subscribe to Sky, and on NOW. On the Messaggero, the live text of the match.

Who is Bu, Sinner’s opponent?

Currently, Bu is ranked 96th in the world, his career-best ranking. But he is definitely the revelation of the tournament. His journey to the semi-final will allow him to climb at least 27 places. Currently, he is the third best Chinese player and represents his country in the Davis Cup. Bu is not even his real name, which is Buyunchaokete, a unique first name, as per Mongolian tradition, without a last name or patronymic. It is designated as Bu Yunchaokete to adapt it to Chinese and ATP standards. He is also known by the American name Bert. He was born into an ethnic Mongolian family in the far north of the Xinjiang region. Territory where the Chinese state is accused of carrying out a cultural genocide of the Uighur Muslim minority.

The previous ones

There are no precedents between Jannik Sinner and Bu Yunchaokete. And it could not be otherwise given the different status of the two players. But there is one, a precedent, at the junior level. Jannik won in an hour.

Sinner’s painting in Beijing

Jannik Sinner has a great opportunity to qualify for the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, facing Bu who started the tournament as world number 96. In the final, it would be a completely different story. The other semi-final, in fact, is that between Alcaraz and Medvedev.