Novak Djokovic prepares for China Open despite recent loss at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Novak Djokovic confirmed his participation in the upcoming China Open, scheduled to begin on September 30. This will mark his return to the tournament after an 11-year absence. Historically, Djokovic has dominated the China Open, with a perfect 29-0 record in singles. He aims to maintain this streak following his unexpected first-round defeat at the US Open to Mariano Navone. Djokovic previously won the singles title in Beijing during each of his six appearances from 2009 to 2015, the last of which was a victory over Rafael Nadal in the final. He also has one loss in doubles at the event, which came in 2015 when he and his brother Djordje were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
- •Djokovic has a 29-0 singles record at the China Open.
- •His last appearance at the tournament was in 2015.
- •He lost in the first round at the US Open earlier this month.
- •Djokovic's only loss at the China Open came in doubles in 2015.
- •The 2026 China Open will start on September 30.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The only match Novak Djokovic has lost at the China Open despite his 29-0 record in singles
"Novak Djokovic has a very impressive singles record at the China Open. Djokovic lost in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first...
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