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Novak Djokovic knocking on Roger Federer’s door as he continues unprecedented China Open perfection

Novak Djokovic secured his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired during the final due to a leg injury, with the score at 7-6, 1-0. This victory marks Djokovic's 102nd career title, placing him behind only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer on the Open Era leaderboard.

The Serbian remains undefeated in Beijing with a 34-0 record, having surpassed Rafael Nadal's record for the best start at a single tournament earlier in the week by defeating Alexander Zverev. His path to the trophy included a semifinal advancement following the default of Daniil Medvedev.

This win serves as a recovery from his recent U.S. Open exit against Mariano Navone, as he now looks toward the Shanghai Masters to bolster his qualification chances for the ATP Finals.

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