Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Novak Djokovic Seeks Fresh Start in Beijing Return
Novak Djokovic is returning to tennis at the China Open in Beijing.
He says his body feels good after recent shoulder and back problems.
His last match was a surprising first-round loss at the US Open.
He will play Nuno Borges of Portugal next.
Djokovic has never lost a match at the China Open.
He has won the tournament six times.
His record in Beijing is 29 wins and no losses.
Djokovic says he likes playing in places where fans welcome him.
He is still trying to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic says his body is feeling good before returning at the China Open.
The 39-year-old will face Portugal’s Nuno Borges in his first match since losing in the US Open’s opening round.
Djokovic struggled with shoulder and back problems during his defeat by Mariano Navone.
He has a 29-0 record in Beijing and has won the China Open six times.
Djokovic is pursuing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title and has made Beijing a priority this year.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic will face Portugal’s Nuno Borges.
- What
- Djokovic is returning to competition at the China Open after fitness concerns and an early US Open exit.
- When
- He is scheduled to return this week; he last competed in the US Open late last month.
- Where
- The match will take place in Beijing, China.
- Why
- Djokovic wants to regain momentum, compete at a tournament where he has had major success, and continue pursuing a 25th Grand Slam title.
- Tournament
- China Open
- Location
- Beijing, China
- First-round opponent
- Nuno Borges of Portugal
- Beijing record
- 29 wins and 0 losses
- China Open titles
- Six, won between 2009 and 2015
- Grand Slam titles
- 24
- Recent setback
- First-round US Open defeat by Mariano Navone amid shoulder and back problems