Novak Djokovic Wins 102nd Career Title at China Open

Novak Djokovic won the China Open title in Beijing on Tuesday after Alex De Minaur retired injured during the second set of the final. The Guardian, BBC Sport, and Yahoo Sports reported that De Minaur was forced to quit after the first game of the second set, with Djokovic leading 7-6, 0-1. [1][4][10]

According to BBC Sport, De Minaur withdrew due to an apparent left thigh problem. The victory marks the 102nd tour level title of Djokovic's career, placing him behind only Jimmy Connors, who has 109, and Roger Federer, who has 103, for the most singles titles in history. [1][2][4]

The 39 year old Serbian player has now won at least one singles title in each of the last 21 years, as reported by The Guardian and BBC Sport. The Guardian added that Djokovic won his seventh China Open title and maintained his undefeated record at the tournament in Beijing. [1][4]

Elsewhere in tennis, Carlos Alcaraz won the Japan Open by defeating Jiri Lehecka. The Guardian, Malay Mail, and RFI reported that the victory gave Alcaraz his first title since February following a return from injury. [1][5][7]