Alcaraz the favourite in China, but Rune and Sinner can cause upsets

If the Laver Cup in Vancouver was lacking European heavyweights – hence the demise of Team Europe at the hands of Team World for the second consecutive year – then the China Open is making up for the deficit.

Eight out of the top 10 Pepperstone-ranked players lined up in Beijing this week, including World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who has