Djokovic wins China Open to claim 102nd career title
Summary
Novak Djokovic won the China Open by default after his opponent, Alex de Minaur, retired due to injury. This victory marks Djokovic’s 102nd career singles title and his 21st consecutive year winning at least one title.Key Facts
- Djokovic was leading 7-6, 0-1 when De Minaur stopped playing because of a left thigh injury.
- Djokovic is 39 years old and has won singles titles every year since 2006.
- He has won 102 singles titles, behind only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
- Djokovic has won the China Open seven times and has a 34-match winning streak in this tournament.
- Earlier, Carlos Alcaraz won the Japan Open, his third title of the year after returning from a wrist injury.
- Alcaraz won the Australian Open in January, completing a career Grand Slam, and the Qatar Open in February.
- Djokovic defeated top-ranked players Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev on his way to the final.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
