China Open Victory
Novak Djokovic extends his unbeaten Beijing record to thirty matches at the China Open.
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Djokovic said he had not expected a full stadium for his first match and praised Chinese fans’ passion, saying players try to “return the love and passion.”
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The win also prevented Djokovic from suffering a fourth consecutive Tour loss—a run he has experienced only once before, when he lost five straight matches in 2007.
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Djokovic has said he has an underlying health condition that has caused particular difficulty in hot, humid conditions for the past couple of years; at Beijing, he stretched his back between games and received treatment to his right shoulder during the medical timeout.
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The tournament also saw second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime knocked out in the first round, losing 6-3, 6-3 to Karen Khachanov—the same opponent who had eliminated him at the US Open earlier that month.
Novak Djokovic returned to the China Open after 11 years and extended his Beijing winning streak to 30 straight matches. The 39-year-old defeated Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 in one hour and 50 minutes Tennis World USA. It was his first victory since reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in July, halting a slide that nearly became his worst skid in nearly two decades.
Djokovic battled physical challenges throughout the match. He stretched his back between games and took a medical timeout to treat his right shoulder during the second set English News. Despite the struggles, his dominant serving and a commanding tiebreak sealed the win in straight sets as he pursues a record seventh China Open title.
A Powerful Return After Long Absence
Djokovic's Beijing return marks his first China Open appearance in over a decade. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is a six-time China Open champion, making this tournament a significant stop in his comeback. NBC Sports reported that his win prevented a devastating fourth straight tour loss—a streak he had not experienced since 2007, when he lost five consecutive matches. The victory represents crucial momentum as he works back toward competitive form.
Physical Toll Takes Hold in Second Set
The second set tested Djokovic's durability. He dealt with a tiebreak that went to 7-2 before he clinched it Rediff. Djokovic has disclosed he manages an underlying health condition that worsens in hot, humid settings—a particular challenge in Beijing's climate. The medical timeout and back stretches between games showed the physical demands he faces at 39.
Djokovic Embraces Beijing's Passionate Crowd
Djokovic praised the full stadium despite his long absence from the event. He told reporters he had not expected such strong attendance and called Chinese fans' passion exceptional. Head Topics highlighted that the champion said players work to "return the love and passion" that spectators bring. The energy clearly energized him for his next matchup against Chinese player Bu Yunchaokete.
Second-Seeded Auger-Aliassime Exits Early
The tournament saw another notable result as second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime lost in the first round. Karen Khachanov defeated him 6-3, 6-3—the same opponent who knocked him out at the US Open just weeks earlier English News. The repeat loss showed how Khachanov's game matches up well against the Canadian's style on hard courts this season.
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