Djokovic Faces Alex de Minaur in Beijing Final, tennisnet.com reported
Novak Djokovic is poised to secure his biggest tournament victory on the circuit since 2023 as he steps into the Beijing ATP Tour 500 final, as reported by tennisnet.com. Having overcome Alexander Zverev and gotten past Daniil Medvedev to reach the title clash, the 39-year-old Serb now sits just one title away from matching Roger Federer’s career trophy haul.
Championship Showdown Against Alex de Minaur
As tennisnet.com notes, Djokovic enters the Beijing championship match against Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the Beijing final holding a 3–1 lead in their past encounters. The only time de Minaur defeated the 24-time Grand Slam winner was at the United Cup, a tournament Djokovic regularly employs to get ready for the Australian Open. The seasoned champion faced several hurdles last year, particularly during the Hard Rock Stadium title match in Miami, where Jakub Mensik stopped him just as his 100th career trophy seemed within grasp. Afterward, Djokovic picked up two tournament wins in 2025, claiming the crown in Geneva before closing out the year with a victory in Athens.
Djokovic Chases Seventh Beijing Title and Federer's Record
According to tennisnet.com, triumphing in Beijing would give Djokovic his seventh championship at the venue and represent his most prestigious ATP Tour title since winning the ATP Finals in 2023. In between those accomplishments, he captured the singles gold medal at Roland-Garros during the Paris Olympic Games, considering it one of his proudest modern-day accomplishments. Jimmy Connors paces the all-time singles titles leaderboard with 109 titles, and Roger Federer occupies second place with 103 trophies, putting Djokovic right on the brink of Federer’s total.
Beijing Serves as Late-Season Test for Djokovic
As the tennis season heads into its final stretch, the tournament in Beijing presents a major late-season challenge for Djokovic. Once the championship match against de Minaur concludes, officials will immediately move forward with the awards ceremony.
