# Djokovic beats Zverev in China Open semifinal

> Djokovic overcomes Zverev to reach China Open semifinals after 16-month meeting.
- Title: Djokovic beats Zverev in China Open semifinal · Sportstar
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: novak djokovic, alexander zverev, china open, atp 500, beijing, semifinals, tennis, sports, Djokovic, beats, Zverev, China
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/djokovic-beats-zverev-china-open-semifinals-replay-highlights-beijing/article71544529.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-04T15:40:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: novak djokovic, alexander zverev, china open, atp 500, beijing, semifinals, tennis, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Djokovic defeats Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to China Open semifinals, extending his unbeaten run in the tournament.