Djokovic Secures Seventh China Open Title After De Minaur Retires

Novak Djokovic claimed his record-extending seventh China Open title in Beijing after Alex de Minaur retired from the final due to a left thigh injury. Djokovic, a former world No. 1, achieved his 102nd career title without playing a full match in either the semi-final or final.

In the semi-final, he was awarded victory when Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with the ball. During the final against De Minaur, Djokovic won the first set 7-6 (7-3) before De Minaur took a medical timeout and returned with a bandaged thigh.

Although De Minaur won the opening game of the second set, he was unable to continue and retired, handing Djokovic the victory. During the trophy ceremony, Djokovic expressed his high expectations for the tournament, noting it had been 11 years since he last played there and acknowledging the challenges of the current reality.