Djokovic Survives China Open Scare Against Wildcard World No. 104
- On Friday, Novak Djokovic extended his perfect China Open record to 31-0, defeating Chinese wild card Yunchaokete Bu 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in Beijing to reach the quarterfinals.
- Djokovic required a medical timeout for the second consecutive match, receiving treatment on his rib area two days after his opening victory over Nuno Borges in the tournament.
- After dropping the first set, Djokovic dominated the tie-break and broke twice in the decider to build a 4-0 lead. He said, "I struggled to really find holes in his game."
- Returning to the Chinese capital after an 11-year absence, the Serbian star is managing an ongoing medical condition that emerged following an August loss in Cincinnati.
- Saturday's match between US Open champion Alexander Zverev and Juncheng Shang will determine Djokovic's next opponent in the quarterfinals as he pursues another title.
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World tennis legend Novak Djokovic has secured a place in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament in the Chinese capital Beijing. The 24-time Grand Slam champion had to pull off a dramatic comeback against home teammate Bu Yunchaoke before prevailing 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2. The match featured an exceptionally high level of tennis and fast serve. Djokovic finished the match with an impressive 14 aces and 0 double faults, while his Chinese opponent …
China Open 2026: Novak Djokovic survives scare; Aryna Sabalenka makes dominant start
Novak Djokovic rallied past Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 to reach the China Open third round, while Aryna Sabalenka began her title defence with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Renata Zarazua.
Novak Djokovic’s 31-0 Beijing Record Connects Six Titles, Two Eras and an 11-Year Absence - FINCHANNEL
BEIJING — Novak Djokovic returned to the China Open after an 11-year absence and extended one of the most unusual unbeaten records in men’s tennis, winning his first two matches of 2026 to move to 31-0 at the Beijing tournament. His run began with a championship in 2009, reached six titles by 2015 and survived a long period in which he did not enter the event. The latest victory required a comeback. Djokovic defeated China’s Yunchaokete Bu 4-6, …
ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic rallies to keep Beijing streak alive
By Field Level Media Oct 02 (Field Level Media) - Six-time China Open champion Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten in Beijing by rallying for a 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory against Chinese hopeful Yunchaokete Bu on Friday. The sixth-seeded Serbian improved...
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