Novak Djokovic is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. Djokovic has defeated Nuno Borges 6-3 7-62 and Bu Yunchaokete 4-6 7-62 6-2 to reach the quarter where he will face Alexander Zverev.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw andhisprojected opponents in China Open. The Serbian has a winning record (22-11) with the projected opponents.
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 | 58-14 | 26-7 | 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 58-14 win-loss record in 2026, 26-7 on hard. As for the previous 14 years, the German has a 252-113 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 most significant result of this current year was winning the competition 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 overcame Ben Shelton in the final 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2.
Last year in China Open Zverev surrendered 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 face off. The head to head is 9-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-2 on hard in major tournaments.
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 | 40-16 | 29-8 | 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 40-16 record in 2026, 29-8 on hard. During the previous 14 years, the Russian has a 296-99 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 best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Brisbane where he overcame Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-2 7-6(1), in Dubai where he overcame 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 contest would be 16th time that Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev clash against each other. The head to head is 10-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-3 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Novak Djokovic could fight against Francisco Cerundolo. Their head to head is 1-0 for Novak Djokovic.
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 | 38-18 | 17-9 | 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 38-18 record in 2026, 17-9 on hard. Talking about the last 12 years, Alex has a 218-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Australian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of the year was winning the title in Rotterdam where he overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in China Open the Australian was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the semifinal 6-3 4-6 6-2.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alex De Minaur
This match would represent the 5th time that Novak Djokovic and Alex De Minaur face off. The head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Novak Djokovic could come up against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head is 5-1 for Novak Djokovic.
