Djokovic Wins China Open After De Minaur Retires
- On Tuesday, Novak Djokovic secured his seventh China Open title in Beijing after opponent Minaur retired in the second set, marking the 102nd career title for the 39-year-old.
- Returning to the Chinese National Tennis Center for the first time in 11 years, Djokovic extended his unbeaten record at the venue to 34 games. He defeated top seed Alexander Zverev during his run to the final.
- After a 67-minute first set that Djokovic won 7-6 , both players required medical treatment. The Australian needed an off-court timeout for a groin issue, while Djokovic requested a trainer for his physical struggles.
- Minaur retired after only one game of the second set, saying, "I want to say sorry to all the amazing fans that came to watch this match. I didn't want to finish like this."
- Earlier, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka at the Japan Open to win his first individual title since February. Playing his third tournament since returning from a wrist injury, the Spaniard recovered from a shaky start to win.
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The Serbian won the Beijing ATP 500 on Tuesday 6 October after the abandonment of Alex de Minaur (7-5, 5-3), thus ensuring a 21st season in a row with a trophy, a record.
Alex De Minor retired due to injury at the beginning of the second set (7-6, 0-1) and so Novak Djokovic made it 34-0 in Beijing and celebrated the 102nd title of his career. The post Novak Djokovic at 102 titles and 34-0 in Beijing! (vids) appeared first on in.gr.
Novak Djokovic won his 102nd ATP title in Beijing after Alex de Minaur's assignment. It was the second battleless victory in a row. Carlos Alcaraz also won a title.
Novak Djokovic Says 'It's a Bit of a Strange Feeling, To Be Honest' After Winning 102nd Title in Beijing
Novak Djokovic won his 102nd tour-level title in Beijing on Tuesday, claiming a record-extending seventh China Open crown after Alex de Minaur retired following the opening game of the second set. The Serbian won the opening set 7-6(3), but de Minaur was unable to continue after receiving medical treatment and winning the opening game of the second set. Djokovic had described the tournament as one of his best weeks in recent years. The 39-year-o…
Serbian proclaimed himself champion of the Chinese Open
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