Djokovic survives China Open scare
Novak Djokovic beat Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in a marathon second-round match that lasted two hours and 52 minutes.
Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic faced a challenging battle at the China Open, but managed to advance to the next round. The 39-year-old, a firm favorite in China with a flawless 31-match record there, overcame the determined efforts of 24-year-old outsider Bu Yunchao in a grueling two-hour 52-minute match. The match featured a medical timeout for Djokovic due to torso issues before he ultimately secured victory in a tense third-set tie-break by winning four consecutive games.
Overcoming health concerns that marred his 2026 season, Djokovic expressed gratitude for the opportunity to focus solely on his game, far removed from the emotional, mental, and physical strain he endured during his US Open first-round elimination. Djokovic will face either Germany's Alexander Zverev or China's wildcard Shang Juncheng in the quarterfinals.
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