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Sonay Kartal advances at China Open; Zverev preps for Djokovic clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:29 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Sonay Kartal advances at China Open; Zverev preps for Djokovic clash
Summary

Sonay Kartal of Great Britain has reached the last 32 at the China Open, overcoming China's Wang Xinyu in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. This victory marks the second match since her six-month hiatus due to a back injury. Kartal will face world number 118 Alina Charaeva next, who upset newly crowned world number one Elena Rybakina. In the men's draw, Alexander Zverev defeated Juncheng Shang 6-0, 6-3, to set up a quarter-final matchup against Novak Djokovic, a six-time China Open winner. Zverev has his sights set on becoming the world number one.

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  • •Kartal wins her second match after a six-month injury absence.
  • •Zverev moves on to face Djokovic in the quarter-finals.
  • •Charaeva upsets Rybakina, setting up a match against Kartal.
  • •Zverev aims to secure the top ranking if he wins the China Open.
Latest Updates
  • 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kartal wins again as Zverev sets up Djokovic tie
  • 3:27 PMBBC Sport — Kartal wins again as Zverez sets up Djokovic tie
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Great Britain's Sonay Kartal reaches last-32 at the China Open as Alexander Zverev sets up a quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic in Beijing.

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Great Britain's Sonay Kartal reaches last-32 at the China Open as Alexander Zverev sets up a quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic in Beijing.

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