Novak Djokovic reaches China Open final after Medvedev's default
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Novak Djokovic has advanced to the final of the China Open in Beijing, defeating Daniil Medvedev in a semifinal that ended controversially. Djokovic was leading 7-5, 5-3 when Medvedev was defaulted after hitting a spectator with a ball. Coco Gauff praised Djokovic's performance, referring to him as 'an alien' for his skill and longevity in the sport. Djokovic aims for his seventh title at the China Open, facing Alex de Minaur in the final.
- •Djokovic leads 7-5, 5-3 when Medvedev is defaulted.
- •Coco Gauff highlights Djokovic's extraordinary level of play.
- •Djokovic aims for a record seventh title in Beijing.
- •He has yet to lose a singles match at the China Open.
- •Djokovic's final opponent is Alex de Minaur.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff calls Novak Djokovic ‘an alien’ after his latest win at the China Open vs Daniil Medvedev
"Novak Djokovic continues to both impress and surprise after another epic victory at the China Open. Djokovic has reached the final of the ATP 500...
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