Novak Djokovic wins seventh China Open title

Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur was forced to retire due to injury during the final in Beijing.

The Serbian was leading 7-6(3), 1-0 when the Australian decided he could not continue.

The opening set was closely contested, with neither player managing to break serve. Djokovic eventually prevailed in the tie-break, winning it 7-3.

De Minaur then received medical treatment before returning to the court, but after losing the first game of the second set, the Australian decided to retire.

The victory gives Djokovic his seventh title in Beijing and extends his perfect record at the tournament to 34 wins from 34 matches.

It is also the 39-year-old's 102nd ATP Tour-level title of his career and his first trophy of the 2026 season.

Djokovic has now won at least one title in 21 consecutive seasons, becoming the first player in tennis history to achieve the feat.

The Serbian also became the oldest ATP 500 champion since the category was introduced in 2009.