In this episode of Sideline Story, we discuss Zheng Qinwen's remarkable comeback from a Toronto qualifying defeat to her historic China Open title just two months later. We also debate whether Alexander Zverev's year-end No. 1 ranking reflects a genuine breakthrough for the German or favorable circumstances. Furthermore, we explore whether Zverev, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz can be considered the new Big Three in men's tennis. Finally, we examine the contrast of fortunes for 24-time Grand Slam Champion Novak Djokovic who won the China Open in Beijing before suffering a shock early exit in Shanghai.