Djokovic wins China Open

Claiming his 102nd title, Novak Djokovic won the China Open after his opponent, Alex de Minaur, retired following a 7-6 opening set in the final.

Published 6 October 2026, 19:29

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Beijing, China: Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final in Beijing.

The triumph extended the 39-year-old Serbian’s astonishing unbeaten streak in the Chinese capital.\

By claiming the victory, Djokovic secured the 102nd title of his professional career.

He won the opening set in a tight 7-6 tie-break, taking the frame seven points to three.

Djokovic was down a game in the second set when the Australian ended the match with his retirement. (80 words)

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