Novak Djokovic wins seventh Beijing Open title after de Minaur retires
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Novak Djokovic captured his seventh Beijing Open title when Alex de Minaur retired due to a left thigh injury while trailing 7-6, 1-0 in the final on October 5, 2026. This victory marks Djokovic's 102nd career title, positioning him behind only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in all-time titles. Djokovic reached the final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a fan with a ball. The Serbian star remains unbeaten in Beijing, improving his record to 34-0 at the event. He now heads to the Masters 1000 event in Shanghai, where he is set to compete alongside Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz.
- •Djokovic leads Beijing Open final 7-6, 1-0 when de Minaur retires.
- •This win is Djokovic's 102nd career title.
- •Djokovic is 34-0 at the Beijing Open.
- •Zverev's potential rise to world No. 1 looms after Sinner's season shutdown.
- •Djokovic and Zverev are in the same half at the Shanghai Masters.
- 2:54 PMESPN Tennis — Djokovic wins 7th China Open title after injured De Minaur retires
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Djokovic seals 7th China Open title after De Minaur retires injured in final
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Claims 102nd Career Title After Alex de Minaur Retires in Beijing Open Final
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Wins 7th Beijing Open Title After Alex De Minaur Retirement
"For the seventh time in his career, Novak Djokovic is a champion in Beijing, completing his title run after his opponent, Alex de Minaur, was forced to retire after the first set due to an apparent groin injury. The retirement, which came after a titanic first set that Djokovic won in a tiebreak, meant that …
"BEIJING (AP) — Novak Djokovic was handed the China Open trophy after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final on Tuesday.Both players asked for medical timeouts after the opening set.
"Novak Djokovic won his 7th China Open title on Tuesday after Alex de Minaur retired in the second set of the final with a groin injury.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisOct 6, 2026, 2:54 PMDjokovic wins 7th China Open title after injured De Minaur retires
Novak Djokovic won his 7th China Open title on Tuesday after Alex de Minaur retired in the second set of the final with a groin injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:23 PMDjokovic seals 7th China Open title after De Minaur retires injured in final
BEIJING (AP) — Novak Djokovic was handed the China Open trophy after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final on Tuesday.Both players asked for medical timeouts after the opening set.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:12 PMNovak Djokovic Claims 102nd Career Title After Alex de Minaur Retires in Beijing Open Final
For the seventh time in his career, Novak Djokovic is a champion in Beijing, completing his title run after his opponent, Alex de Minaur, was forced to retire after the first set due to an apparent groin injury. The retirement, which came after a titanic first set that Djokovic won in a tiebreak, meant that …
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 12:48 PMNovak Djokovic Wins 7th Beijing Open Title After Alex De Minaur Retirement
It was the 102nd career title for Djokovic, trailing only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ATP•Oct 6, 2026, 1:27 PMGauff: 'Insane' wave of racist comments after disputed point at China Open
ATP•Oct 6, 2026, 1:16 PMAlex de Minaur issues apology after retiring from the China Open final vs Novak Djokovic, ‘I’m really, really sorry’
ATP•Oct 6, 2026, 1:11 PMVote now for The Daily Advertiser Athlete of the Week (Sept. 28- Oct. 4)
ATP•Oct 6, 2026, 12:08 PMAlex de Minaur adds Aussie legend to coaching team for end of ATP season
ATP•Oct 6, 2026, 11:48 AMCarlos Alcaraz retains Japan Open title in big step following injury layoff
ATP•Oct 6, 2026, 11:45 AM8 Players Withdraw from ATP Shanghai