Novak Djokovic has continued his perfect record in Beijing, getting past Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev to reach a seventh final. I am backing the veteran to beat Alex de Minaur in 3 sets.
| Novak Djokovic | Alex de Minaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Serbia | Australia |
| Age | 39 (22 May 1987) | 27 (17 February 1999) |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 11 | 10 |
| Career High | 1 (July 2011) | 5 (July 2024) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 101 | 11 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 24 | 0 |
| ATP Beijing Best Result | Winner (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) | Semi-Finals (2025) |
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Novak Djokovic has a 3-1 record Alex de Minaur.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wimbledon | Grass | R16 | Djokovic | 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| 2024 | Monte Carlo | Clay | QF | Djokovic | 7-5 6-4 |
| 2024 | United Cup | Hard | QF | De Minaur | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2023 | Australian Open | Hard | R16 | Djokovic | 6-2 6-1 6-2 |
Djokovic Chasing Seventh Title in Beijing
Novak Djokovic is still getting it done on the ATP Tour despite turning 39 in May. He recently dropped out of the Top 10 for the first time since 2018.
The Serbian lost the position after suffering a shock first round loss to Mariano Navone at the US Open.
Djokovic has never lost in Beijing and he is proving why this week, beating Nuno Borges 6-3 7-6 and Bu Yunchaokete 4-6 7-6 6-2. He came back to beat Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-finals.
The veteran was 7-5 5-3 against Daniil Medvedev and serving for the match when Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a ball at a spectator.
De Minaur Holding Onto Top 10 Spot
Alex de Minaur has been entrenched in the Top 10 player for over a year. He won the Rotterdam Open and lost the final in s’Hertogenbosch but hasn’t reached another semi-final until now.
The Australian struggled on the North American hard court swing, ending with a straight sets defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in the US Open second round.
The 27-year-old produced a strong performance at the Laver Cup, coming back to beat Alexander Zverev 2-6 7-6 (11-9).
De Minaur has saved 24/32 break points in Beijing, beating Mariano Navone 7-6 6-2 and Quentin Halys 3-6 7-6 7-5. He overcame Andrey Rublev 1-6 6-2 6-3 in the quarter-finals and was leading 6-4 3-2 when Hubert Hurkacz retired.
How to Watch Novak Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur Live
- Event: 2026 China Open
- Round: Final
- Date: Tuesday 6 October
The Novak Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur match in the 2026 China Open final is available to stream live for registered users on Stake.
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