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Djokovic Wins Seventh Beijing Title
Djokovic claims seventh Beijing crown as de Minaur retires injured.
In brief
Djokovic claims seventh Beijing crown as de Minaur retires injured. Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title and 102nd career crown after Alex de Minaur retired injured during their final match. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Djokovic wins seventh Beijing title
Novak Djokovic (No. 6) won his seventh China Open title on Tuesday when Alex de Minaur (No. 5) retired injured with the Serb leading 7-6 (3), 0-1.
Djokovic leads 7-6 (3), 0-1
Djokovic had taken a tight first set 7-6 (3) and trailed 1-0 in the second when de Minaur stopped with an apparent groin injury.
Djokovic's Beijing record
At 39, Djokovic is 34-0 in Beijing and has won a title in 21 consecutive seasons.
Djokovic's career title count
It is the 102nd crown of his career, his first since Athens last November.
Djokovic's record streak
Only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) have won more in the Open Era. He has now won at least one title in 21 consecutive seasons.
Djokovic's ranking impact
The win will lift the world No. 11 to No. 8 in Monday’s rankings and moves him to ninth in the race to Turin.
The headline
Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title and 102nd career crown after Alex de Minaur retired injured during their final match.
