Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev meet in the semifinals of the ATP Beijing 2026 tournament on Monday, October 5, 2026, with the match scheduled to begin no before 19:00 local time on Pista Central. Viewers in Spain can watch the broadcast live on Movistar+ and TennisTV, while streaming access is also listed through Bet365.
Semifinal Schedule and Broadcast Details for Beijing
The semifinal clash between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing takes place on Monday, October 5, 2026. Organizers set the start time for no before 19:00 local time, which translates to no before 13:00 in mainland Spain. Fans in Spain can tune in via Movistar+ and the TennisTV subscription platform, as reported by Punto de Break. Additional streaming options are available through Bet365 for users meeting account requirements.
Djokovic Reaches the Semifinals After Defeating Zverev
Novak Djokovic advanced to the final four following a demanding three-set victory over Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Entering the tournament following a difficult North American hard-court swing, the 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion faced early physical hurdles in Beijing. He overcame Portugal’s Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(2) in his opener and battled back from a set down to defeat Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the second round before producing his strongest tennis of the season against Zverev.
Djokovic arrived in Beijing with a historic undefeated record at the China Open, boasting 29 wins and no losses across previous appearances that yielded six singles trophies between 2009 and 2015. The tournament itself runs at the National Tennis Center from September 30 to October 6, 2026, without the defending champion Jannik Sinner due to a knee injury.
Medvedev Advances Without Dropping a Set
Daniil Medvedev enters the semifinal matchup holding one of the most consistent runs of form of the season. The recent ATP Hangzhou champion has yet to drop a single set on the hard courts of Beijing. He opened his campaign by defeating Pablo Carreño 6-4, 6-2, then eliminated Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 6-3 in the second round and dispatched Fran Cerúndolo 7-6(4), 6-3 in the quarterfinals.
Head-to-Head History Between Djokovic and Medvedev
Monday’s encounter marks the 16th meeting between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev on the professional circuit. Djokovic holds a 10-5 advantage in their head-to-head record. Their last meeting took place in the final of the 2023 US Open, where the Serbian star claimed his 24th major title, while Medvedev’s most recent victory against Djokovic occurred in the semifinals of the 2023 ATP 500 Dubai tournament.
WHAT a way to save break point 💥 @DjokerNole #ChinaOpen https://t.co/dRwUnkn8r2— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About the Djokovic vs Medvedev Semifinal
When is the semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev? The match is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, to begin no before 19:00 local time in Beijing (13:00 in mainland Spain).
Where can viewers watch the match in Spain? Broadcast coverage is available through Movistar+ and the TennisTV streaming service.
What is the head-to-head record between Djokovic and Medvedev? Djokovic leads the overall rivalry 10 wins to 5 across 15 prior tour-level matches.
