Novak Djokovic struggles in comeback against Yunchaokete Bu at China Open

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Novak Djokovic struggles in comeback against Yunchaokete Bu at China Open
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Novak Djokovic faced a challenging match against Yunchaokete Bu in the second round of the China Open on October 2, where he lost the first set and required medical attention. Despite the difficulties, Djokovic managed to rally back to win the match 4-6, 7-6, 6-2. In a post-match press conference, Djokovic revealed that he has been dealing with significant fitness issues this season, which have affected his performance. He expressed hopes for improved health moving forward, especially with a potential quarter-final matchup against Alexander Zverev on the horizon.

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  • •Djokovic defeated Bu 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the China Open second round.
  • •He acknowledged significant physical struggles throughout the year.
  • •Djokovic will face Alexander Zverev if he progresses to the quarter-finals.
  • •Current ATP Race to Turin standings have him 11th, 630 points shy of qualification.
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  • 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic tells the ‘truth’ about his fitness issues after struggling again in China, ‘that’s all I can say’
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Novak Djokovic defeated Yunchaokete Bu in the second round of the China Open. However, the Serb didn’t exactly breeze past the man ranked 93 places...

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