Djokovic, 39, beats Zverev to extend winning streak to 32
Novak Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 32 matches at the China Open.
Novak Djokovic, aged 39, rolled back the years to beat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Sunday. The match lasted two hours and 34 minutes, with Djokovic fighting back after losing the first set.
Zverev, a decade younger, powered 19 aces throughout the match, but Djokovic steadied his own serve and forced a decider. In the final set, Djokovic held steady on his own serve to go 5-4 ahead, then broke Zverev to take control.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion extended an astonishing winning streak to 32 matches, seemingly overcoming recent physical difficulties. Djokovic will face Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals, after Medvedev beat Francisco Cerúndolo 7-6, 6-3.
Australia's Alex de Minaur also advanced to the last four with a 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Andrey Rublev.
- 39
- Djokovic's age
- 32 matches
- Winning streak
- 2 hours 34 minutes
- Match duration
- 24
- Grand Slam titles
Why it mattersAt 39, Djokovic is showing he can still compete at the highest level and win against elite opposition, despite concerns about his fitness.
AustraliaDe Minaur's path to a China Open semi-final shows Australian tennis's strength in major tournaments.
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