39-Year-Old Djokovic Claims 7th China Open Title After Opponent Retires

Djokovic wins 7th China Open title at 39 as opponent retires mid-match. Fans celebrate Serbian legend's return.

October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Novak Djokovic secured his seventh China Open title on Sunday after opponent Alex de Minaur withdrew due to injury during the second set. The 39-year-old tennis star, who had not competed in the tournament for 11 years, claimed victory with a score of 7-6(3), 0-1.

The match, held at the Diamond Court, saw Chinese fans erupt in excitement as Djokovic extended his perfect record at the event to 34-0. De Minaur, ranked No. 9 in the world, was forced to retire after suffering a left adductor strain just after winning the first game of the second set.

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Djokovic’s win marked another milestone in his storied career, adding to his tour-level title count of 102 and extending his streak of consecutive seasons with a tour-level trophy to 21. Fans, including die-hard supporter Stan Huang, traveled long distances to witness the Serbian legend’s return to Beijing, where he is affectionately known as ‘Xiaode’—a nickname that translates to ‘young Djokovic.’

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