Djokovic Grinds Out Opening-Round Win at China Open
Djokovic needed a medical timeout but won in straight sets to keep his Beijing streak alive and move to 30-0 at the tournament, officials said.
- On September 30, Novak Djokovic extended his perfect China Open record to 30-0, defeating Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 in his first Beijing appearance since 2015.
- Following his first-round US Open defeat in August, Djokovic revealed an undisclosed health condition causing particular issues in hot, humid environments, prompting multiple medical timeouts during this tournament.
- On Friday, the Serbian superstar rallied to defeat wildcard Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 , 6-2, extending his record to 31-0 despite requiring a second medical timeout for torso discomfort.
- Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced to face Djokovic in the quarterfinals after defeating Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 on Saturday, setting up a high-stakes clash between the world's top players.
- Djokovic seeks a record-extending seventh China Open title, describing Beijing as a 2026 priority despite the physical challenges that have clouded his season and threatened his unbeaten 31-0 streak.
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Serbian Champion wins in return to third set (ANSA)
ATP ranking No. 2 and the top winner in the history of the contest in China will see the faces this Sunday in the quarterfinals
Alexander Zverev has moved into the quarter-finals in Beijing and has further shortened the gap to Jannik Sinner in the world rankings. As the Italian prolongs his injury break, he now wins first place. There was only one German there so far.
In just 55 minutes Alexander Zverev storms into the round of the best eight in the ATP tournament in China's capital. There is a tougher opponent waiting with old champion Djokovic. However, the German is getting closer and closer to a special goal.
Alexander Zverev takes only 55 minutes to defeat Shang Juncheng in Beijing. Because Jannik Sinner continues to fail, rank one of the world rankings is getting closer and closer. But now a tennis legend is waiting.
Short trial with his opponent Shang Jungcheng - and now thanks to the duel with serial winner Novak Djokovic: For Alexander Zverev, the ATP tournament in China is not only about the pure duel. But also about the very big dream.
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