Novak Djokovic Wins Seventh China Open Title in Beijing
· Sports · Times of India, BBC Sport
Novak Djokovic secured a record seventh China Open title in Beijing on Tuesday after opponent Alex de Minaur retired due to a groin injury during the final. The sixth-seeded Serbian led 7-6(3), 0-1 when the Australian fifth seed was forced to stop playing. The victory extends Djokovic's unbeaten record at the Beijing tournament to 34-0 and marks his 21st consecutive year winning at least one singles title. With this win, Djokovic claims his 102nd career ATP singles title, moving just one trophy behind Roger Federer's tally of 103. The 39-year-old's run to the title included victories over Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev.
Why it matters
The victory brings Novak Djokovic within striking distance of Roger Federer's all-time record of 103 ATP titles.
Read the original report — Times of India
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