Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Djokovic Beats Zverev to Reach China Open Semi-Finals
Novak Djokovic won a close match against Alexander Zverev at the China Open.
He lost the first set but came back to win the next two.
This victory put him into the semi-finals, where he will play Daniil Medvedev.
Djokovic said he felt physically well enough to fight hard.
Other men’s players, including Hubert Hurkacz and Alex de Minaur, also reached the semi-finals.
In the women’s event, Nikola Bartunkova beat Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets.
Elena Rybakina will miss next week’s Wuhan Open because her foot is injured.
She said she plans to rest and recover.
Novak Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the China Open semi-finals.
Djokovic extended his winning streak to 32 matches and will face Daniil Medvedev, who beat Francisco Cerundolo.
Hubert Hurkacz and Alex de Minaur also advanced to the men’s semi-finals.
Nikola Bartunkova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3, eliminating another top seed from the women’s draw.
Elena Rybakina withdrew from the upcoming Wuhan Open because of a foot injury.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev; Djokovic will next face Daniil Medvedev.
- What
- Djokovic advanced to the China Open semi-finals with a three-set win.
- When
- Sunday, October 5, 2026.
- Where
- The China Open in Beijing, China.
- Why
- Djokovic advanced by beating Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
- Djokovic-Zverev score
- 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
- Djokovic's winning streak
- 32 matches
- Djokovic's next opponent
- Daniil Medvedev
- Medvedev's quarter-final score
- 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 against Francisco Cerundolo
- Sabalenka-Bartunkova score
- Bartunkova won 6-4, 6-3
- Rybakina's reason for withdrawal
- Foot injury
- Rybakina's next event affected
- Wuhan Open