Tag: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic Beats Nuno Borges to Extend Unbeaten Run at China Open

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Novak Djokovic celebrating after beating Nuno Borges in the first round of the China Open in Beijing

Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round of the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday. The win took his record at the tournament to 30 matches without a defeat. The 39-year-old Serbian needed one hour and 50 minutes and a medical timeout to get through. He will now face Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete in the next round. Background: Djokovic’s Beijing Record Djokovic has never lost in Beijing, and he has won the China Open six times, with his last title coming in 2015. This was…

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Novak Djokovic Targets a Reset as Djokovic Return Headlines China Open 2026

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Novak Djokovic preparing for his return at the China Open 2026 at the National Tennis Centre in Beijing

Summary Novak Djokovic says he is encouraged by how his body is responding ahead of the China Open 2026. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is back in action for the first time since his shock first-round exit at the US Open. The Djokovic return to Beijing comes after an 11-year absence and after recent fitness concerns. Background: A Difficult Season and a Rare Schedule Choice The Djokovic China Open story begins in New York. Novak Djokovic lost his US Open opening match to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, a result that stunned…

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