Novak Djokovic is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. Novak has defeated Nuno Borges 6-3 7-62 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Bu Yunchaokete.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw alongsidehisplausible opponents in China Open. The Serbian has a good record (22-11) with the projected opponents.
R2 – Bu Yunchaokete’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33-18 | 22-14 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 11-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 20-30 | 12-17 | 6-8 | 2-2 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 51-27 | 40-14 | 3-2 | 7-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-23 | 27-15 | 0-0 | 6-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 87-28 | 84-24 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| 2021 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Bu Yunchaokete has a 33-18 win-loss record in 2026, 22-14 on hard. Talking about the previous 8 years, the Chinese has a 186-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Chinese will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Bu’s best result of the current year was reaching the final the Birmingham Challenger and the Ilkley Challenger.
Last year in China Open the Chinese was defeated by Alex De Minaur in the 1st round 6-4 6-0.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Bu Yunchaokete
There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Bu Yunchaokete since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
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 | 57-14 | 25-7 | 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 57-14 win-loss record in 2026, 25-7 on hard. In the course of the last 14 years, the German has a 251-113 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of the current year was winning the competition at the French Open where he defeated Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where he overcame Ben Shelton in the final 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2.
Last year in China Open Alexander capitulated to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter 6-3 6-3.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 15th time that Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev fight against each other. The head to head is 9-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Novak Djokovic could play Juncheng Shang. Their head to head is 0-0.
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 | 38-16 | 27-8 | 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. Regarding the previous 14 years, Daniil has a 294-99 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this season was winning the title in Brisbane where he overcame Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-2 7-6(1), in Dubai where he beat Tallon Griekspoor in the final w/o, and in Hangzhou where he overcame Andrey Rublev in the final 7-5 6-4.
Last year in China Open Daniil 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 match would represent the 16th time that Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 10-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-3 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Novak Djokovic could square off with Jakub Mensik. Their H2H record is 1-1.
Final – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37-18 | 16-9 | 7-6 | 6-0 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 56-24 | 30-11 | 10-5 | 13-6 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 47-21 | 19-6 | 10-5 | 11-9 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-26 | 26-12 | 4-5 | 10-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-25 | 19-10 | 9-6 | 12-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-25 | 10-10 | 4-5 | 3-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-10 | 6-5 | 0-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 41-20 | 25-10 | 1-4 | 13-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Alex De Minaur has a 37-18 win-loss record in 2026, 16-9 on hard. During the last 12 years, De Minaur has a 217-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alex will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the season was conquering the competition in Rotterdam where he beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in China Open Alex surrendered to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal 6-3 4-6 6-2.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alex De Minaur
This contest would be 5th time that Novak Djokovic and Alex De Minaur clash against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Novak Djokovic may compete against Andrey Rublev. Their H2H record is 5-1 for Novak Djokovic.
