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Djokovic Wins China Open After De Minaur Retires
Novak Djokovic won the China Open tennis tournament.
His opponent, Alex de Minaur, stopped playing during the final because he was unwell or injured.
Djokovic had already won the first set in a tiebreak.
De Minaur played one game in the second set before retiring.
He had received medical attention and had his left thigh wrapped.
One report said he had a groin injury, though the other did not specify the reason.
The win was Djokovic’s seventh at the tournament.
It also extended his unbeaten run there to 34 matches.
Djokovic said he had faced physical and health problems this year.
Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired early in the second set.
Djokovic won the first set 7-6 (7-3); De Minaur then won the opening game of the second before stopping.
De Minaur played after receiving medical attention and having his left thigh wrapped; one report attributed his retirement to a groin injury.
The victory extended Djokovic’s Beijing record to 34 wins and gave him a singles title for a 21st consecutive year.
Both semifinals also ended prematurely: Hubert Hurkacz retired injured, while Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a spectator with a ball.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic won the final; Alex de Minaur retired.
- What
- Djokovic won the China Open title after De Minaur stopped playing during the final.
- Where
- The China Open in Beijing, China.
- When
- Tuesday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Why
- De Minaur said he did not feel well; one report described a groin injury, while the other said the reason was not immediately clear.
Key facts
- Tournament
- China Open
- Winner
- Novak Djokovic
- Final opponent
- Alex de Minaur
- Final score at retirement
- Djokovic led 7-6 (7-3), 0-1
- Djokovic's China Open titles
- Seven
- Djokovic's Beijing winning streak
- 34 matches
- Consecutive seasons with a singles title
- 21
- Semifinal developments
- Hubert Hurkacz retired injured; Daniil Medvedev was disqualified after hitting a spectator with a ball.
Quotes
Novak Djokovic
Serbian tennis player who won the China Open
“I always want to visualise myself with the trophy, particularly here in Beijing. But I was also quite aware that reality is a little bit different these days”
wionews.com
“I don't feel great. I want to say sorry to the amazing fans that came to watch... I didn't want to finish like this”
wionews.com
rediff.com
Sources
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