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Djokovic Defies Age, Reaches China Open Semis
6 Oct
Summary
- Djokovic defeated Zverev to reach the China Open semi-finals.
- Sabalenka was unexpectedly eliminated in the third round by Bartunkova.
- Rybakina withdrew from the Wuhan Open due to a foot injury.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open semi-finals, showcasing a remarkable performance against top seed Alexander Zverev. The 39-year-old Serbian secured a hard-fought victory, extending his impressive winning streak in Beijing. Djokovic expressed satisfaction with his play, noting it as one of his best matches of the year, despite past health issues.
In the women's singles, the tournament saw significant upsets. Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, was eliminated in the third round by the unseeded Nikola Bartunkova, marking a surprising turn of events. Bartunkova will proceed to face Sinja Kraus.
Other notable results include French Open champion Mirra Andreeva setting up a match with Daria Snigur, and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova advancing to face Ekaterina Alexandrova. Naomi Osaka also secured a win, progressing to face either Karolina Muchova or Liudmila Samsonova.
Adding to the tournament news, World No. 1 Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open due to a foot injury. Rybakina, who had indicated foot trouble after a recent loss, will take time to rest and recover, disappointing fans.
