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Djokovic beats Zverev in China Open semifinal
Djokovic overcomes Zverev to reach China Open semifinals after 16-month meeting.
In brief
Djokovic overcomes Zverev to reach China Open semifinals after 16-month meeting. Djokovic defeats Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to China Open semifinals, extending his unbeaten run in the tournament. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Djokovic meets Zverev after 16 months
Djokovic and Zverev have not played since Roland Garros in 2025, where Djokovic won in four sets.
Zverev claims first set
Zverev, the reigning French Open and US Open champion, won the opening set 6-4 after Djokovic struggled to contain his power.
Djokovic turns the match
Djokovic broke at 5-4 in the second set to level the match, shifting momentum after a tightly contested battle.
Djokovic seals victory
Djokovic secured the decisive break at 5-4 on Zverev's serve to win 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the China Open semifinals.
Djokovic extends unbeaten run
Djokovic moves closer to a seventh China Open title and an elusive first trophy of the year.
Zverev denied world number one ranking
Zverev misses another opportunity to strengthen his bid for the world number one ranking after Djokovic's victory.
The key point
Djokovic defeats Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to China Open semifinals, extending his unbeaten run in the tournament.
