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Djokovic vs Medvedev: Beijing Showdown!
5 Oct
Summary
- Medvedev faces Djokovic in China Open semifinals.
- Djokovic maintains perfect 32-0 record in Beijing.
- Medvedev aims to break Djokovic's recent rivalry dominance.
Third seed Daniil Medvedev is set to compete against sixth seed Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2026 China Open. The match is scheduled for Monday at the National Tennis Center.
Medvedev reached this stage for the fourth consecutive year by defeating Francisco Cerúndolo in the quarterfinals. He has advanced through his matches in Beijing without dropping a set, building on a recent title win.
Djokovic advanced by overcoming top seed Alexander Zverev in a three-set battle. The six-time champion holds an undefeated 32-0 record in Beijing and has reached the semifinals without losing a set.
This encounter is their first since the 2023 US Open final. Djokovic leads their overall head-to-head record 10-5, having won five of their last six meetings. Medvedev's current form, including a seven-match winning streak and consistent play on hard courts, positions him as a strong contender.
