China Open: Novak Djokovic claims 102nd career title, Carlos Alcaraz wins Japan trophy
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Novak Djokovic won the China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired injured during the final, marking Djokovic's 102nd career singles title.
- The 39-year-old Djokovic led 7-6 (7-3), 0-1 when De Minaur, 12 years younger, withdrew due to a left thigh injury.
- This victory extends Djokovic's streak to 21 consecutive years of winning at least one singles title annually.
- Djokovic ranks third in all-time singles titles behind Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
- Djokovic is on a 34-match winning streak at the China Open, having won the tournament seven times, and recently defeated top players like Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev en route to the final.
