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Djokovic exits Shanghai Masters as birthday-boy Shelton and top-seeded Zverev advance

Novak Djokovic has gone from triumph in Beijing to a shock in Shanghai after a straight-sets loss to Hubert Hurkacz

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Novak Djokovic Stays Perfect in Beijing With Seventh China Open Title The 39-year-old won the 2026 China Open on Tuesday when Alex de Minaur retired from the final, earning his seventh Beijing title.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Djokovic seals 7th China Open title after De Minaur retires injured in final

Novak Djokovic has been handed the China Open trophy after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final in Beijing

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Retires in Beijing final De Minaur (undisclosed) retired down 7-6 (3), 0-1 to Novak Djokovic in the final of Beijing on Tuesday.

Impact De Minaur was unable to continue this match after a tough opening set loss against the 39-year-old Serbian. The No. 5 seed from Australia retired after one hour and 24 minutes on court. De Minaur currently remains in the Shanghai draw this week, where he is the No. 9 seed.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex de Minaur adds Aussie legend to coaching team for end of ATP season De Minaur is adding a Hall of Famer to his team for the final stretch of the 2026 season.

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Through to third final of season in Beijing De Minaur won 6-4, 3-2 when Hubert Hurkacz retired in the semifinals of Beijing on Monday.

Impact De Minaur looked to be on his way to a straight-set win over the Polish player when the retirement occurred after one hour and eight minutes on court. The win sends the 27-year-old Australian into his third final of the season and the 22nd overall in his career. De Minaur will play No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic (1-3 H2H) in the final.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with a ball during semi vs. Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev has struck a spectator with a ball and been disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the China Open in Beijing

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Makes semifinals in Beijing De Minaur won 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 over Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of Beijing on Sunday.

Impact De Minaur rallied from a set down for the second day in a row at this ATP 500 event as he knocked out the No. 24-ranked Russian in three sets to reach the semifinals after two hours on court. The No. 5 seed from Australia secured 63% of service points and 42% of return points in the match. De Minaur will play No. 39-ranked Hubert Hurkacz (3-1 H2H) in the semifinals.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka knocked out of China Open in straight sets by Bartunkova, Djokovic outlasts Zverev

Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the China Open by Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rallies to quarters in Beijing De Minaur won 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5 over Quentin Halys in the second round of Beijing on Saturday.

Impact Coming off a straight-set win in his debut, de Minaur battled for a narrow win over the No. 50-ranked Frenchman to reach the quarterfinals after two hours and 48 minutes on court. The 27-year-old Australian improves to 38-18 on the season. De Minaur will face No. 24-ranked Andrey Rublev (4-4 H2H) in the quarters.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rybakina loses in China Open second round while Zverev wins to face Djokovic

No. 1-ranked Elena Rybakina has been ousted from the China Open by No. 118 Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

de Minaur vs. Halys Prediction at the China Open – Friday, October 2 In a match slated for Friday, Quentin Halys (No. 50 in rankings) will meet Alex de Minaur (No. 10) in the Round of 16 at the China Open.de M...

OCTOBER 1 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rolls into R2 in Beijing De Minaur defeated Mariano Navone in the round of 32 of the China Open with a score of 7-6, 6-2 on Thursday.

Impact De Minaur committed 25 unforced errors in the match, 10 fewer than his opponent. He converted three break points in seven attempts, two more than Navone. Next up for De Minaur will be France's Quentin Halys.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zverev adds Laver Cup clincher to his big year after French and US Open titles

Alexander Zverev has added another highlight moment to his breakout season by clinching the decisive points that brought the Laver Cup back to Team Europe

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Team Europe on brink of Laver Cup 2026 victory as Mensik and Cobolli down Fritz and De Minaur | Sporting News Team Europe edged a step closer to reclaiming the Laver Cup as Jakub Mensik and Flavio Cobolli made light work of Team World's Taylor Fritz...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Why does Federer keep inviting Alexander Zverev?" - Fans call out German after tough loss to Alex de Minaur at Laver Cup After basking in his second Grand Slam title success, Team Europe's Alexander Zverev hit rock bottom on the second day of the Laver Cup agai...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Downs Zverev at Laver Cup De Minaur won 2-6, 7-6 (5), 11-9 over Alexander Zverev at the Laver Cup on Saturday.

Impact Coming off a 2-0 showing at Davis Cup qualifiers, de Minaur maintained his momentum as he ousted the recent US Open champion in a third-set tiebreak after two hours and one minute on court. The 27-year-old from Australia improves to 36-18 on the season. De Minaur will likely be in action again on Sunday as Team World hopes to defeat Team Europe.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz's drop shots secure a revenge win over Fritz as Europe takes 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before producing a drop shot that ended a 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 revenge win over Taylor Fritz as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead in the Laver Cup

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Alex de Minaur left bloodied after winning brutal Laver Cup point to stun Alexander Zverev | Sporting News Team World took the lead in the Laver Cup thanks to Alex de Minaur's heroic efforts against Team Europe's Alexander Zverev.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

US Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdraws from Laver Cup and is replaced by Brandon Nakashima

U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew from the Laver Cup and will be replaced by 16th-ranked Brandon Nakashima on Team World

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Ben Shelton going straight from the US Open final to Davis Cup and Laver Cup

Ben Shelton isn’t taking much time off after his run to the U.S. Open final

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Shocking defeat in US Open R2 De Minaur lost to Botic van de Zandschulp in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday.

Impact De Minaur converted one break point in the match in five attempts, four fewer than his opponent. He committed 29 unforced errors as well, eight more than Van de Zandschulp. It was the third occasion in 10 attempts that De Minaur has failed to get past the second round of the US Open.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Claims opener at US Open De Minaur won 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 over Andrea Guerrieri in the first round of the US Open on Wednesday.

Impact De Minaur finally got through his debut in New York after dealing with rain delays as he dismissed the No. 187-ranked Italian comfortably in straight sets after one hour and 39 minutes on court. The 27-year-old Australian has reached the quarters at the US Open in each of his last two appearances. De Minaur will face No. 70-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp (4-0 H2H) next.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the third round of the US Open in just 53 minutes

Aryna Sabalenka came to the U.S. Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 ranking

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

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