Novak Djokovic defeats top seed Alexander Zverev in a China Open quarter-final in Beijing, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a semifinal. Multiple outlets describe the match as a comeback victory after Djokovic dropped the first set, as he stabilizes his play to take the next two sets.
The reports agree Djokovic extends his strong run in Beijing, with some noting a winning streak and his popularity with the crowd. The semi-final opponent is described as Daniil Medvedev by one outlet, while others focus on the match itself and Djokovic’s record at the tournament. Coverage also frames the win as part of Djokovic’s broader season goals, with one report linking it to his prior hard-fought form in major events earlier in the year. Overall, outlets portray the result as a major upset over the tournament’s leading seed and a step toward Djokovic’s pursuit of further titles.
(Separate BBC reporting also notes a later China Open final where Djokovic claims his 102nd career title after Alex de Minaur retires injured, which is not part of the quarter-final win but appears in the provided materials.)
