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Alexander Zverev’s run at Novak Djokovic secured his first title of the year and his 102nd career title by winning the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing ended in the quarterfinals, Beijing. His championship run included a notable quarterfinal victory over Alexander Zverev, where he lost to Novak Djokovic with overcame a score of first-set deficit to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. The quarterfinal This match was marked by a rules controversy involving LED advertising panel lighting. During After the lighting changed during a service game, the lighting changed, prompting Zverev to request requested a replay after once the point rally had concluded. Djokovic protested the timing, arguing that if describing the light change constituted a disturbance, play should have been stopped immediately. procedure as one of the “stupidest changes of regulation” he had encountered. Former player Greg Rusedski also criticized the situation, suggesting that players should not be permitted to complete a rally before requesting a replay due to perceived interference. Djokovic went on to win the tournament, maintaining a 34-0 record in Beijing. His path advanced to the title included a semifinal victory final following the disqualification of his semifinal opponent, Daniil Medvedev and a final win against Medvedev. He ultimately won the trophy after Alex de Minaur, who Minaur retired during the match second set due to thigh problems. a groin injury.