Novak Djokovic returns to China Open after 11 years, aims for record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Novak Djokovic is set to return to the China Open in Beijing for the first time in 11 years. He hopes to bounce back from a first-round exit at the US Open, where he lost to Mariano Navone. Djokovic has an undefeated record of 29 wins at the China Open and aims to win his 102nd title. He previously won the tournament six times between 2009 and 2015, dropping only two sets in that span. With US Open champion Alexander Zverev as a likely opponent, the status of Djokovic's record streak is uncertain as the tournament progresses.
- •Djokovic aims to capture his 102nd title in Beijing.
- •He holds a perfect 29-0 record at the China Open.
- •Djokovic's last appearance at the tournament was in 2015.
- •Zverev is set to be a top contender this year.
- •Djokovic holds six titles from 2009 to 2015 at the China Open.
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"For the first time in 11 years, Novak Djokovic will appear at the China Open in Beijing, as he aims to rebound from his disappointing...
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