Key Takeaways
- Coco Gauff expressed utter amazement at Novak Djokovic’s physical level in Beijing, calling the 39-year-old “an alien.”
- Daniil Medvedev was disqualified at 7-5, 5-3 down in the semifinals after accidentally hitting a spectator with a ball.
- Novak Djokovic went on to win his seventh China Open title when Alex de Minaur retired in the final, preserving a 34-0 record at the event.
High-intensity clash leaves American star in awe
Coco Gauff advanced to the round of 16 in Beijing with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Sun Xinran, but her attention quickly shifted to the dramatic men’s semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. The two spent more than two hours trading brutal baseline exchanges before Medvedev was defaulted while trailing 7-5, 5-3, having unintentionally struck a spectator with a ball hit in frustration.
Gauff marvelled at the sheer stamina and precision displayed by the 39-year-old Serbian, declaring that “Novak is an alien.” She expressed amazement at his ability to sustain such punishing intensity deep into his career.
Djokovic extends dominance to lift his 7th China Open trophy
Djokovic subsequently captured his 102nd career ATP singles crown when Alex de Minaur retired due to a groin injury following a first-set tiebreak. The victory marked Djokovic’s 21st consecutive season with a title and extended his pristine tournament record in Beijing to 34-0.
ATP Shanghai - Novak Djokovic's projected path
Novak Djokovic in 2026
Ranked no.11, the Serbian played his last match on the 6th of October when he defeated world no.9 Alex De Minaur 7-6(3) 0-1 in the final in Beijing to win his 102nd career title.
At present, during this year the Serbian has achieved a compiled 19-7 record. The Serbian clinched 1 title in Beijing.
