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Novak Djokovic is a six-time China Open champion, winning the tournament in 2009, 2010 and from 2012 to 2015. In the entire history of participation in this tournament, the Serb won all 29 matches and never lost.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (39 years old) confirmed his participation in the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing. “Championship” reports this.
This will be Djokovic's first appearance at the China Open since 2015. The tournament will take place from September 30 to October 6 at the National Tennis Center.
“I am pleased to announce that after many years I am returning to Beijing. This is a place with which I have incredible memories. “I want to thank all the Chinese fans for your continued love and support over the years,” the Serbian said in a video message.
World number one Italian Jannik Sinner, world number two German Alexander Zverev and three Russian tennis players - Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov - have also been announced to participate in the tournament.
Djokovic is a six-time China Open champion, winning in 2009, 2010 and 2012 to 2015. In the entire history of participation in this tournament, the Serb won all 29 matches and never lost.
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