Djokovic claims China Open title after de Minaur retires injured

Novak Djokovic claimed the China Open title after his opponent, Australian Alex de Minaur, retired from the final due to injury. The match, held in Beijing, ended prematurely when de Minaur was unable to continue, handing Djokovic the championship.

De Minaur withdrew from the contest citing a physical issue that prevented him from competing at the required level. In his post‑match comments, the Australian player expressed disappointment, saying he “didn’t want to finish like this,” and he thanked the spectators for their support throughout the tournament.

Djokovic, who was leading the match before the retirement, was awarded the victory and the accompanying prize money and ranking points. The win adds to his tally of titles for the season and reinforces his position in the ATP rankings.

The tournament officials confirmed that the retirement was due to a legitimate injury, and medical staff attended to de Minaur on the court. No further details about the nature of the injury were released at the time.

Both players were praised for their sportsmanship, with Djokovic acknowledging de Minaur’s effort and the crowd’s enthusiasm, while de Minaur’s gratitude toward fans highlighted the supportive atmosphere despite the abrupt conclusion.