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Novak Djokovic has never lost a match at the China Open, and he is now just two wins away from extending that remarkable record with another title in Beijing. Standing in his way is Daniil Medvedev, who arrives on a seven-match winning streak after capturing the Hangzhou Open title.
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Djokovic leads the overall head-to-head 10-5, giving him a significant historical advantage. Their last meeting came in the 2023 US Open final, where Djokovic defeated Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 to claim his 24th Grand Slam singles title.
Their rivalry has produced some memorable hard-court battles. Medvedev defeated Djokovic in straight sets in the 2021 US Open final, while Djokovic got his revenge in Melbourne earlier that year, winning the Australian Open final in straight sets.
Their contrasting styles should make this semifinal particularly intriguing: Djokovic’s ability to redirect pace and exploit openings against Medvedev’s deep court positioning and relentless baseline defense.
Where to Watch Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev?
The China Open semifinal is scheduled at 7:00 AM EDT on Monday, October 5, at the Capital Group Diamond court in Beijing.
Tennis fans in the US can watch Djokovic vs. Medvedev live on Tennis Channel, with streaming also available through services including Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
In Canada, the match will be broadcast on TSN. Fans in Australia can watch the quarterfinal live on beIN Sports Australia, while viewers in India and South Asia can stream the match live on FanCode.
In the UK and Ireland, the match is available exclusively on Sky Sports, while viewers in Germany and Austria can watch through Sky Deutschland.
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For fans in France, the match will telecast on Eurosport France, while viewers in Spain can watch through Telefonica/Movistar, and Italian viewers can tune in via Sky Italia.
The match is also available worldwide through Tennis TV, the ATP Tour’s official streaming platform.
Djokovic vs. Medvedev: What’s at Stake?
For Djokovic, the semifinal presents an opportunity to continue his remarkable record in Beijing. He is a six-time China Open champion, having won the tournament in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. His return after an 11-year absence has already been impressive, and another victory would take him one step closer to a fifth title.
For Medvedev, the match offers a chance to extend his winning run after his Hangzhou triumph and reach another ATP final. A victory over Djokovic would also strengthen his momentum heading into the closing stretch of the season, with qualification for the ATP Finals in Turin still an important objective.
Djokovic vs. Medvedev Match Prediction
Djokovic’s route to the semifinals has been challenging, but his comeback against Alexander Zverev demonstrated his ability to raise his level against elite opposition. After struggling at points in his opening matches, the Serbian appeared more composed and aggressive in the quarterfinals.
Medvedev enters the contest with excellent momentum. His recent Hangzhou title, followed by three straight-set wins in Beijing, suggests that his serve and baseline game are working effectively. He will look to stretch rallies, neutralize Djokovic’s first-strike attacks and exploit any physical fatigue.
Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in three sets.
Medvedev’s current form makes him a dangerous opponent, but Djokovic’s unbeaten record in Beijing and his improved performance against Zverev give him a slight edge. Expect a closely contested match, potentially decided by a handful of crucial points.
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This story was originally published October 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM.