Novak Djokovic defeats Nuno Borges at China Open to extend unbeaten streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges, 6-3, 7-6, in the first round of the China Open in Beijing. This victory marks Djokovic's 30th consecutive win at the event, having not lost a match since his debut in 2009. Throughout his unbeaten run, Djokovic has faced only two players who won sets against him: Fernando Verdasco and Michael Berrer. Next, Djokovic is set to compete against home favorite Yunchaokete Bu, who advanced to the second round after defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
- •Djokovic's win improves his record in Beijing to 30-0.
- •He has not lost a set in Beijing since 2012.
- •Djokovic next faces Yunchaokete Bu in the second round.
- •Bu won against Cerundolo, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — The only two players to ever win a set off Novak Djokovic in Beijing as he extends unbeaten record vs Nuno Borges
"Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges, 6-3, 7-6, in the first round of the China Open. In doing so, Djokovic extended his unbeaten run in Beijing....
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