World · Malaysia Bureau
Djokovic defeats Zverev to advance at China Open
Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set loss to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev at the China Open, extending his impressive record in Beijing. The Serbian champion won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to secure a place in the semi-finals.
LSN Malaysia ·
Djokovic bounced back from dropping the opening set to claim a convincing victory over Zverev in the quarter-finals in Beijing. After losing the first set 4-6, the former world number one regrouped to take control of the match, winning the second and third sets with identical 6-4 scorelines.
The triumph continued Djokovic's dominance at the prestigious Asian hardcourt tournament, maintaining his unbeaten streak in the Chinese capital. His comeback performance demonstrated the resilience that has defined much of his career, allowing him to overcome an early setback against the tournament's top seed.
Zverev, seeded first, struggled to maintain the form that earned him the top ranking at the event, unable to capitalise on his first-set advantage. Djokovic's victory sets up a semi-final berth for the Serbian ace as the tournament progresses toward its conclusion.
The win added another chapter to Djokovic's remarkable record in Beijing, where he has established himself as a dominant force on the hardcourt surface.