Novak Djokovic captured his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final on Tuesday. The match was interrupted by medical timeouts for both players following the first set. De Minaur had advanced to the final after Hubert Hurkacz retired during their semifinal matchup due to an apparent injury.
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In another significant development, top-ranked player Jannik Sinner announced he would miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a knee injury. Sinner has not competed since defeating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final in July. This withdrawal raises concerns about his rank and future in the sport.
Carlos Alcaraz recently won the Japan Open, defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (4), 6-4, marking his third title of the year and tenth overall ATP title, placing him just behind the sport's legendary Big 3.
After Djokovic's recent victory, which marked his 102nd career title, fans have commented on his continued success, highlighting both his performance and a sequence of fortunate events leading up to his win. As anticipation builds for the Shanghai Masters, several high-profile players, including Sinner, have withdrawn, setting the stage for a potentially unpredictable tournament.