Djokovic Wins Seventh China Open Title After De Minaur Retires Injured

Novak Djokovic claimed his seventh China Open title on Tuesday after Australia’s Alex de Minaur retired with an upper-thigh injury during the final.

The Serbian was awarded the victory when De Minaur was unable to continue, bringing the championship match to an early end.

The injury denied the Australian the chance to complete his bid for the trophy against Djokovic.

For Djokovic, the result added another title to his China Open record, though the final was decided by his opponent’s retirement rather than a completed contest.