Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open
BEIJING: Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic.
At the China Open on Saturday, Alexander Zverev, the top seed, defeated Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 in a swift 55-minute match, advancing to a quarter-final showdown against Novak Djokovic. Zverev, who has a history of dominating Beijing, praised his opponent's tenacity despite having nothing to gain from the contest. The German ace, aiming for the world No. 1 ranking, also revealed his intention to skip the upcoming Shanghai Masters.
In other matches, Daniil Medvedev, the third seed, defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 6-3, and will face Francisco Cerundolo in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, the world No. 1, lost to Alina Charaeva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, marking her first loss since her US Open triumph.
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