Djokovic wins China Open to claim 102nd career title
Quick Look
- Novak Djokovic secured his 102nd career title at the China Open after opponent Alex de Minaur retired due to a left thigh injury.
- The victory marks Djokovic's 21st consecutive year winning at least one singles title.
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Why It Matters
Djokovic has won the China Open seven times and is currently on a 34-match winning streak at the tournament. He is chasing the career title records held by Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final.
The 39-year-old led De Minaur - a player 12 years his junior - 7-6 (7-3) 0-1 when the Australian was forced to quit with an apparent left thigh problem.
It is the 21st year in a row that Djokovic has won at least one singles title.
Only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) have won more singles titles in their careers than the Serb.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was competing in only his second final of the year after losing January's Australian Open showpiece to Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic beat world number two Alexander Zverev on his way to the Beijing final and was a set and a break up on third seed Daniil Medvedev when the Russian was defaulted from their semi-final.
Djokovic is on a 34-match winning streak at the China Open, having claimed the trophy seven times.
Open Questions
- What is the severity of Alex de Minaur's thigh injury?
