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Novak Djokovic advances to China Open quarterfinals after comeback win
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing after a hard-fought comeback victory against local player Bu Yunchaokete. The match lasted two hours and 52 minutes, with Djokovic winning 4-6, 7-6, 6-2. This victory extends his unbeaten record at the tournament to 31-0, matching Rafael Nadal’s record for the best start at a single event in the Open Era.
During the match, Djokovic faced physical challenges, requiring medical timeouts for abdominal and hip discomfort. He noted that he has been battling underlying health issues throughout the season, stating, “This year has been a very, very big fight for me, with some specific problems that I have been facing.” Despite these struggles, he expressed relief at being able to focus on tennis during the final set.
Djokovic is set to face either Alexander Zverev or Shang Juncheng in the next round. In other tournament news, Aryna Sabalenka also advanced following a 6-1, 6-3 win over Renata Zarazua.
Entities
ATP · ATP 500 Beijing · Alexander Zverev · Beijing · Bu Juncaokete · Bu Yunchaokete · China Open · Novak Djokovic · Novak Đoković · Shang Juncheng · Yunchaokete Bu
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The final match score was 4:6, 7:6 (7:2), 6:2. gradskeinfo.rs · atvbl.rs · www.index.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ATP tournament in Beijing has a prize pool of $4,089,385. gradskeinfo.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match lasted two hours and 52 minutes. gradskeinfo.rs · atvbl.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Đoković requested medical time-out due to abdominal pain during the second set. atvbl.rs · www.index.hr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Đoković is ranked 11th in the world, while Bu is ranked 104th. gradskeinfo.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] Novak Đoković defeated Bu Juncaokete in the round of 16 at the ATP tournament in Beijing. gradskeinfo.rs · atvbl.rs · www.index.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Đoković will face the winner of the match between Alexander Zverev and Shang Juncheng in the quarterfinals. gradskeinfo.rs · www.index.hr
- [● 3 SOURCES] This victory marks Đoković's 31st win in Beijing, maintaining a perfect record of 31 wins in 31 matches at the tournament. gradskeinfo.rs · atvbl.rs · www.index.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Djokovic has shown visible physical struggles and fatigue during his opening matches in Beijing. www.easterneye.biz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Djokovic defeated Bu Yunchaokete with a score of 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2. pragativadi.com · www.marca.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Djokovic's 31-0 Beijing streak matches Rafael Nadal’s 31-0 start at Roland Garros. pragativadi.com · www.marca.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Novak Djokovic maintains a perfect 31-0 career record in Beijing. www.easterneye.biz · pragativadi.com · www.marca.com