Novak Djokovic is about to commence his campaign in the draw in Beijing. Djokovic won the China Open 6 times in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw includinghisprojected opposition in China Open. The Serbian has a positive record (22-11) against the presumable opponents.
R1 – Nuno Borges’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27-27 | 13-12 | 9-9 | 0-2 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 33-33 | 17-14 | 9-11 | 3-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 33-26 | 20-12 | 13-7 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-26 | 20-11 | 8-7 | 6-4 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-26 | 7-5 | 28-13 | 11-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 52-21 | 6-4 | 46-17 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 31-7 | 29-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 16-5 | 15-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Nuno Borges has a 27-26 win-loss record in 2026, 13-11 on hard. As for the last 12 years, the Portuguese has a 166-77 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Nuno will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in China Open the Portuguese didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Nuno Borges
This contest would be 2nd time that Novak Djokovic and Nuno Borges play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Juan Manuel Cerundolo’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33-23 | 8-8 | 23-13 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 49-30 | 10-9 | 39-19 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-28 | 0-3 | 46-25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-32 | 4-2 | 37-28 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 27-17 | 3-6 | 24-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 53-26 | 0-0 | 53-22 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 19-17 | 2-2 | 17-14 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 51-22 | 0-0 | 51-22 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Juan Manuel Cerundolo has a 33-22 win-loss record in 2026, 8-7 on hard. Regarding the previous 9 years, Manuel Cerundolo has a 27-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Argentine will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Juan’s most significant result of the year was getting to the final the Bordeaux Challenger.
Last year in China Open Manuel Cerundolo didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Juan Manuel Cerundolo
There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Juan Manuel Cerundolo since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Possibly, Novak Djokovic could play Bu Yunchaokete. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 9-5 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58-15 | 26-8 | 20-4 | 3-1 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 57-25 | 24-9 | 18-7 | 9-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 69-21 | 29-10 | 23-6 | 11-3 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-27 | 22-13 | 20-7 | 8-5 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-10 | 9-4 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-15 | 28-6 | 14-4 | 13-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-11 | 12-7 | 3-1 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-25 | 20-9 | 16-8 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Alexander Zverev has a 56-14 record in 2026, 24-7 on hard. During the previous 14 years, the German has a 250-113 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current year was conquering the title at the French Open where he overcame Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where he beat Ben Shelton in the final 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2.
Last year in China Open Alexander surrendered to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter 6-3 6-3.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 15th time that Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 9-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Novak Djokovic may take on Cameron Norrie. Their H2H is 7-0 for Novak Djokovic.
1/2 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 10-5 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41-17 | 30-9 | 5-4 | 0-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 41-23 | 20-12 | 6-4 | 10-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-21 | 28-9 | 11-5 | 1-5 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 66-18 | 38-8 | 10-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-19 | 26-8 | 3-2 | 8-6 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-13 | 33-5 | 5-3 | 18-3 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-10 | 14-4 | 0-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 59-21 | 34-8 | 8-5 | 12-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 38-16 win-loss record in 2026, 27-8 on hard. In the course of the previous 14 years, Medvedev has a 294-99 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Medvedev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of the current season was winning the tournament in Brisbane where he defeated Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-2 7-6(1), and in Dubai where he beat Tallon Griekspoor in the final w/o.
Last year in China Open Medvedev got to the semifinal in 2025 in Beijing before retiring against Learner Tien when he was 5-7 7-5 4-0 ret..
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev
This contest would be 16th time that Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 10-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-3 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Novak Djokovic could fight against Jakub Mensik. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35-17 | 12-8 | 8-5 | 8-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 50-25 | 24-10 | 3-6 | 17-5 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-25 | 6-10 | 17-8 | 9-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 23-19 | 13-13 | 1-3 | 9-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 60-27 | 14-9 | 11-7 | 31-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-24 | 19-10 | 4-6 | 5-5 | 10-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-19 | 8-8 | 1-3 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-25 | 17-11 | 13-9 | 0-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 35-16 win-loss record in 2026, 12-7 on hard. As for the last 12 years, the Canadian has a 143-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Auger-Aliassime will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best result of the season was winning the title in Montpellier where he defeated Adrian Mannarino in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in China Open Felix didn’t play in this event.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime
This would be the 4th time that Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Novak Djokovic could come up against Flavio Cobolli. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Novak Djokovic.
