Novak Djokovic enters the final of the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Beijing on the brink of capturing his largest title on the tour since 2023, tennisnet.com reported. The 39-year-old Serb advanced to the championship match after defeating Alexander Zverev and pushing Daniil Medvedev, positioning himself to move within a single title of Roger Federer’s career trophy count.
Championship Showdown Against Alex de Minaur
Djokovic faces Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the Beijing final holding a 3–1 advantage in their career head-to-head record. De Minaur’s lone victory against the 24-time Grand Slam champion occurred at the United Cup, an event Djokovic has frequently used as preparation for the Australian Open. Last season brought its share of stumbling blocks for the veteran star, most notably in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Jakub Mensik defeated him when a 100th career title seemed within reach. Djokovic later secured two titles in 2025, taking the trophy in Geneva before winning again at the end of the season in Athens.
Djokovic Pursues Seventh Beijing Title and All-Time Records
A victory in Beijing would mark Djokovic’s seventh title at the tournament and stand as his most valuable tournament triumph on the ATP Tour since he claimed the ATP Finals crown in 2023. Between those milestones, he earned the singles gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris at Roland-Garros, a victory he counts among his highest achievements of recent years. In the historic all-time singles titles list, Jimmy Connors leads with 109 titles, while Roger Federer sits second with 103 trophies.
Beijing Serves as Late-Season Test for Djokovic
The Beijing event serves as a significant late-season test for Djokovic as the tour moves toward the final months of the calendar. Following the conclusion of the Beijing final against de Minaur, tournament organizers will transition immediately to the trophy ceremony.
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