Djokovic Claims Seventh China Open Title After De Minaur Retires

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-extending seventh China Open title in Beijing after Alex de Minaur retired injured during the final.
The former world No. 1 secured the 102nd title of his illustrious career without playing a full match in either the semi-final or final.
Djokovic was awarded victory in his semi-final after Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with the ball.
The Serbian then faced De Minaur in the final, but the Australian was unable to complete the contest after struggling with a left thigh injury.
Djokovic edged a closely fought opening set 7-6 (7-3), before De Minaur took a medical timeout and returned with a heavy bandage on his left thigh.
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