Zverev defeats Juncheng at China Open, faces Djokovic next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarter-finals of the China Open on October 3, 2026, after defeating Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3. This victory sets up a highly anticipated match against Novak Djokovic, who is seeking his 32nd consecutive win at the tournament. Zverev expressed his excitement for the challenge ahead, acknowledging Djokovic's strong record at the China Open. Their last match was at the French Open last year, where Djokovic won in four sets.
- •Zverev won 6-0, 6-3 against Juncheng.
- •He faces Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals on October 4.
- •Djokovic has a perfect 31-0 record at the China Open.
- •Their last encounter was at the French Open in 2022.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev beats Juncheng to set China Open clash against Djokovic
"Germany's Alexander Zverev cruised past home hope Shang Juncheng at the China Open to set up a quarter-finals clash against Novak Djokovic. The French Open and US Open champion swept aside Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 on Saturday.
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