Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors’ incredible all-time record after latest win in Beijing
Novak Djokovic secured a victory at the China Open, matching Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors' record for reaching three quarterfinals in a season 21 times. Despite recent struggles, the win helps his standing as he attempts to qualify for the ATP Finals.
Why it matters
Djokovic's performance is critical to his legacy and his ability to remain competitive in the elite tier of professional tennis.
Novak Djokovic kept his 17-year-long undefeated streak at the China Open intact after completing a comeback victory against home hope Yunchaokete Bu.
After going down a set, Djokovic rallied to triumph in the second-set tiebreak before securing the decider fairly comfortably to advance to the quarterfinals, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2. The Serb is now 31-0 at the China Open, equaling Rafael Nadal's record at Roland Garros for the longest winning streak since a maiden match at a tournament.
With his victory, Djokovic has just matched Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors for an incredible all-time record.
Djokovic has now reached three quarterfinals in a season 21 times, having achieved the feat for the first time in 2006. Only Connors and Federer have done so as many times, with the next highest on the all-time list being Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet, both with 19.
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