Djokovic wins record seventh China Open, moves one ATP title behind Federer
Novak Djokovic secured his seventh China Open title after his opponent, Alex de Minaur, retired due to injury. This victory brings Djokovic to 102 career ATP titles, moving him closer to Roger Federer's record.
Why it matters
Djokovic's continued success at age 39 highlights his exceptional longevity and dominance in professional tennis.
Novak Djokovic moved within one title of Roger Federer’s career tally after winning a record seventh China Open crown on Tuesday, taking his ATP singles title count to 102.The sixth-seeded Serbian was handed the trophy after Australia’s Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury during the final. Djokovic led 7-6(3), 0-1 when the fifth seed was forced to stop after playing on with his left thigh heavily bandaged.Djokovic extends perfect Beijing recordThe victory extended Djokovic’s unbeaten record at the China Open to 34-0 and secured his seventh title at the tournament.
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