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SvenskaZverev vs Djoković live: Beijing 2026, Quarter-final
Alexander Zverev vs Novak Djoković live blog – Beijing 2026, Quarter-final. Every break, every set and the analysis as it happens.
Final score: Novak Djoković defeats Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 5-4. Match time: 2 hrs 35 mins. The stats: Aces Djoković 4, Zverev 19; Double faults Djoković 3, Zverev 0; Break points converted Djoković 2/5, Zverev 1/4; Points won Djoković 53% (95/180), Zverev 47% (85/180). Djoković advances to the semifinals.
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The images from the end of the match speak for themselves – Djoković lets his joy run free, while Zverev struggles with himself. A quarterfinal that remained open until the final point has come to an end.
DJOKOVIC DELIVERS - AGAIN
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) 4. Oktober 2026
The moment @DjokerNole defeated top seed Zverev to reach a SEVENTH Beijing semi-final!#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/ittM22cQUm - Analysis
In the end, it comes down to nerve in the crucial moments: Djoković converts 2 of his 5 break points, Zverev manages only 1 of 4. On top of that, the Serb wins a whopping 82 percent of his points on first serve – despite 19 aces and zero double faults on the other side, it's simply not enough for Zverev in the end because he can't get a good grip on the return.
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Djokovic celebrates his entry into the semi-finals in style – it's already his 7th semi-final in Beijing, no one else has more than five. Zverev has to admit defeat after putting up a better fight in the first set.
Seven Beijing semi-finals. No one else has more than five @DjokerNole takes down World No. 2 Zverev to reach the last four once again!@ChinaOpen | #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/u8n8QHMOlO
— ATP Tour (@atptour) 4. Oktober 2026 - Score
Match over. Novak Djoković defeats Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 5-4 (Men's Quarterfinal).
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4, 4-6, 4-6 · Break Djoković! The first break point comes through after 3 deuces – Novak Djoković breaks Zverev's serve.
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Score update: Novak Djoković leads 5-4 in the third set. Sets 1-1. It's getting tight.
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Zverev – Djokovic 6-4, 4-6, 3-4 · Love hold. Novak Djokovic brings his serve through without dropping a point. Meanwhile: an ace from Zverev.
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Current score: Novak Djoković leads 3-2 in the third set. Sets 1-1.
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4, 4-6, 2-2 · Hold. Alexander Zverev holds his serve. Highlight: an ace from Zverev.
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4, 4-6, 1-2 · Held serve under pressure. Novak Djoković saves a break point and takes the game to deuce.
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Zverev – Djokovic 6-4, 4-6, 1-1 · Love game. Alexander Zverev brings his serve through without dropping a point. Highlight: an ace from Zverev.
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4, 4-6 · Break Djoković! The very first break point converts – Novak Djoković breaks Zverev's serve.
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Set 2 to Novak Djoković: 6-4. All square after sets, 1-1.
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4, 4-5 · Held serve under pressure. Novak Djoković fends off a break point and takes the game to deuce.
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Zverev – Djokovic 6-4, 4-4 · Love game. Alexander Zverev brings his serve through without dropping a point. Highlight: an ace from Zverev.
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4, 3-3 · Hold. Alexander Zverev holds his serve. Highlight: an ace from Zverev.
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Current score: Novak Djoković leads 3:2 in the second set. Sets 1:0 for Zverev.
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While the quarterfinal between Alexander Zverev and Novak Djoković is underway in Beijing, a potential semifinal opponent is already making his presence felt on the other side of the draw: Daniil Medwedew books his ticket with a commanding performance against Cerundolo.
Medvedev Masterclass ⭐
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) 4. Oktober 2026
The No. 3 seed beats Cerundolo 7-6 6-3 to become just the 2nd man to reach four consecutive Beijing semi-finals (Djokovic 2012-15)!#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/pCXcozWba0 - Score
Current score: 1-1 in the second set. Sets 1-0 for Zverev.
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Zverev – Djoković 6-4 · Holding serve under pressure. Alexander Zverev fends off a break point and takes the game to deuce. Featuring: an ace from Zverev.
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Medvedev comments on Djokovic's age and playing strength – the debate about the Serb continues to rage while the match against Zverev is still underway.
“Novak is crazy because he is old - we’re not gonna lie - but he can play so good” @DaniilMedwed previews his semi-final match against the winner of Zverev vs Djokovic! #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/JU47pA3oNO
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) 4. Oktober 2026 - Analysis
The first set tipped in Novak Djoković's favor mainly on second serve: Djoković won just 40% of his points there (4/10), while Alexander Zverev came up with a strong 67%. Add to that three double faults from Djoković – Zverev, on the other hand, had none. In the end, only Zverev converted his break chances more efficiently, converting one opportunity out of two.
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Set 1 to Alexander Zverev: 6-4. Alexander Zverev leads 1-0 in sets.
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Zverev – Djoković 5:4 · Hold under pressure. Novak Djoković saves a break point and takes the game to deuce.
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Zverev – Djokovic 5-3 · Double fault Djokovic – his 3rd of the match.
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The big stage in Beijing: Zverev faces Novak Djoković in the quarterfinals. The showdown had been eagerly anticipated.
HERE. WE. GO.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) 4. Oktober 2026
WATCH as top seed Alexander Zverev faces 6-time champ Novak Djokovic for a semi-final spot > https://t.co/GEMosTPhlv#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/6ijBfNYw6k - Score
Score update: Alexander Zverev leads 4-2 in the first set.
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Zverev – Djoković 3:1 · Hold of serve. Alexander Zverev needs to level, and he does. Highlight: 2 aces from Zverev.
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Current score: Alexander Zverev leads 2-1 in the first set.
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Zverev – Djoković 1:0 · Break Zverev! The very first break point converts after deuce – Alexander Zverev breaks Djoković's serve. Djoković with a double fault in the process.
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We're off! Men's quarterfinal: Alexander Zverev – Novak Djoković.
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Before the focus shifts to Beijing for Zverev versus Djoković, a look back at past glories: Djoković's final victory against Rafael Nadal at this very tournament is recalled once more. A reminder of the history this court has already written for the Serb.
Looking back at the 2015 Beijing final, where Djokovic defeated Nadal #NittoATPFlashback | #partner pic.twitter.com/7ZBCBFg4C5
— ATP Tour (@atptour) 2. Oktober 2026 - Analysis
Preview. Men's quarterfinal in Beijing: Alexander Zverev (GER, No. 2 in the world rankings) faces Novak Djoković (SRB, No. 11 in the world rankings). The match is scheduled for 13:00 CEST — the ticker will begin with the first rally. The road here: Zverev won the 3rd round against Cameron Norrie 7-6, 6-4; Round of 16 against Juncheng Shang 6-0, 6-3. Djoković won the 3rd round against Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6; Round of 16 against Yunchaokete Bu 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.
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