Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set Open Era record in Beijing

Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing, extending his tournament match record to 32-0.

Djokovic Overcomes Early Zverev Lead to Win

The match began with Zverev establishing control in cold conditions where the ball stayed low. The German player secured an early break in a closely contested opening set that featured a disputed point replay, ultimately taking the first frame 4-6. Despite the climate favoring extended baseline rallies—a scenario initially projected to benefit Zverev’s physical consistency—Djokovic raised his intensity and offensive depth in the second and third sets.

Zverev acknowledged the high caliber of his opponent’s play after the match, stating, En general fue un partido bastante bueno. Creo que fue difícil para mí golpear muchos ganadores porque hacía bastante frío y la pelota no botaba demasiado. Probablemente fue uno de los mejores partidos que ha jugado Novak este año. El nivel fue realmente alto, and adding, Su juego de fondo fue básicamente como hace cinco años. Apenas falló, fue muy plano y golpeó mucho a través de la pista. Zverev lamented after the encounter, Es una derrota que podría haber evitado, tuve opciones de ganar este partido.

Djokovic Sets Open Era Record in Beijing

With the victory, Djokovic advanced to the semifinals and pushed his all-time match record in Beijing to 32-0. La Jornada noted that this sequence marks the longest opening winning streak at a single men’s singles tournament in the Open Era, surpassing Rafael Nadal’s previous benchmark of 31 victories at Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set Open Era record in Beijing
Foto: La Jornada

Reflecting on his performance, Djokovic aligned the victory with his top form of the season. Probablemente sea uno de los dos mejores partidos que he jugado este año, junto con el que disputé contra [Jannik] Sinner en las semifinales del Abierto de Australia, Djokovic stated, according to La Jornada, adding in press remarks that he was thrilled about defeating a quien probablemente sea el mejor jugador del mundo en este momento. The 39-year-old Serbian, owner of 101 circuit titles, brings his season match record to 17-7, navigating physical interruptions earlier in the year.

Djokovic Prepares to Face Daniil Medvedev

Djokovic advanced to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, following Medvedev’s 7-6, 6-3 victory over Francisco Cerúndolo, as outlined by La Jornada. Djokovic holds a 10-5 career head-to-head advantage against Medvedev entering the next round, noting of his upcoming opponent, Espero poder mantener este ritmo día tras día. Mañana por la noche tengo que saltar a la pista fresco, lo más fresco posible. Me espera otro rival extremadamente difícil que atraviesa un gran momento de forma: Medvedev. Conozco muy bien su juego. Ganó un torneo la semana pasada y se siente muy cómodo con las condiciones de juego en China; no es ninguna sorpresa. Tendré que ofrecer otra gran actuación si quiero tener opciones de ganar.

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Daniel Richardson is the Editor-in-Chief of Archysport, where he leads the editorial team and oversees all published content across nine sport verticals. With over 15 years in sports journalism, Daniel has reported from the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, NFL Super Bowls, NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. He previously served as Senior Sports Editor at Reuters and holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Recognized by the Sports Journalists' Association for excellence in reporting, Daniel is a member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). His editorial philosophy centers on accuracy, depth, and fair coverage — ensuring every story published on Archysport meets the highest standards of sports journalism.

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