Novak Djokovic Claims Record Seventh China Open Title

BEIJING — In his first appearance at the National Tennis Center in 11 years, Novak Djokovic proved once again why the capital of China remains his ultimate hard-court sanctuary. The 39-year-old Serbian legend secured his record-extending seventh China Open trophy and the 102nd tour-level title of his career after Australian star Alex de Minaur was forced to retire injured during the final.

The victory extends Djokovic’s unprecedented, immaculate winning record at the ATP 500 event to 34-0, solidifying his legacy as the most dominant force in tournament history.

A Tight Opening Battle Cut Short
Entering the final with immense anticipation, both competitors engaged in a grueling, 67-minute baseline battle in the opening set. Neither player managed to yield a service break, forcing a high-stakes tie-break where Djokovic’s tactical experience prevailed 7-3.

History Rewritten: Milestone Legacy
Djokovic’s triumph in Beijing etched several remarkable milestones into the record books:

Oldest ATP 500 Champion: At 39 years old, Djokovic became the oldest winner of an ATP 500 event since the category was established in 2009, surpassing Roger Federer’s 2019 Basel record (age 38). 102 Career Titles: The victory places him just one title behind Roger Federer (103) and seven behind all-time leader Jimmy Connors (109) in the Open Era standings 21 Consecutive Seasons: Djokovic extended his streak of winning at least one ATP singles title to 21 consecutive seasons.