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Zheng Qinwen won her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open in Beijing, defeating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4. The 24-year-old, who entered as a wildcard ranked 54th, ended a two-year title drought and became the first Chinese woman to win the event. She celebrated with a post-match speech and an impromptu karaoke performance for the home crowd.
Zheng Qinwen made history on Sunday by becoming the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, defeating fourth seed Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in Beijing. The 24-year-old, who entered as a wildcard ranked 54th, saved three set points in the opening set and closed with an ace to claim her first WTA 1000 title. This victory ends a two-year title drought for Zheng, who had fallen to 160th in the rankings due to an elbow injury. Andreeva, the 2026 French Open champion, will still rise to a career-high No. 3 ranking despite the loss.
The UN Human Rights Office condemned the racist abuse directed at tennis star Coco Gauff following a disputed point at the China Open. Gauff, ranked No. 4, faced a surge of online hate after stopping play due to a flickering light during her match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran. Although Gauff won the point on replay and the match, she subsequently lost to Elise Mertens, citing physical exhaustion and the emotional toll of the harassment. The WTA condemned the abuse and is seeking action against the content, while the UN warned that Black female athletes are specifically targeted for vitriol.
Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens at the China Open and withdrew from the Wuhan Open, citing physical exhaustion and the emotional toll of recent racist online abuse.
Coco Gauff faced intense racist online abuse after stopping play during her China Open match against Sun Xinran due to a flickering light. Gauff won the point on replay and the match but later lost to Elise Mertens, citing the emotional toll of the harassment. The WTA condemned the abuse and is seeking action against the content.
Coco Gauff won her China Open third-round match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1, but faced significant online racist abuse after stopping play to challenge a flickering advertising board. Gauff defended her actions as rule-compliant and expressed sympathy for the distraught opponent, who was making her WTA Tour debut. The WTA condemned the harassment, and Gauff subsequently lost to Elise Mertens in the fourth round, citing the emotional toll of the abuse.
Coco Gauff faced a surge of racist abuse on social media after winning her China Open match against Sun Xinran, a dispute stemming from a replayed point caused by a flickering light. Gauff defended her actions as rule-compliant and expressed sympathy for her opponent, while the WTA noted a significant rise in online harassment against female players.
Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career tour-level title at the China Open on October 6, 2026, after Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury in the second set of the final. The 39-year-old Serbian, who had not won a title in over a year, extended his perfect record in Beijing to 34-0 and became the first man to win a tour-level trophy in 21 consecutive seasons. Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals and advanced to the final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a spectator. In other news, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title, while Jannik Sinner confirmed he will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury.
Coco Gauff won her China Open third-round match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1, but faced a surge of racist online abuse after stopping play to challenge a flickering advertising board. Gauff defended her actions as rule-compliant and expressed sympathy for the distraught opponent, who was making her WTA Tour debut.
Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career singles title at the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final. The 39-year-old Serbian extended his perfect record in Beijing to 34-0, becoming the first man to win a tour-level title in 21 consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title, marking his third tournament since a wrist injury.
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final after hitting a ball into the crowd that struck a spectator. Novak Djokovic advanced to the final, extending his perfect record at the tournament. Medvedev expressed remorse, while Djokovic expressed sympathy for both the injured fan and Medvedev.
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinal after hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball while trailing Novak Djokovic 7-5, 5-3. The incident occurred during a grueling match that lasted over two hours, with Djokovic saving 16 of 18 break points. Djokovic, who has a perfect 33-0 record at the tournament, advanced to the final to face Alex de Minaur, who advanced after Hubert Hurkacz retired due to an adductor injury. Medvedev expressed remorse for the incident, while Djokovic expressed sympathy for both the injured fan and Medvedev, noting his own similar disqualification at the 2020 US Open.
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after hitting a ball into the crowd, injuring a spectator in the eye. The incident occurred when Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3, and he immediately walked to the net to shake hands with Djokovic. Djokovic, who faces a similar disqualification history, expressed sympathy for both the injured fan and Medvedev. Medvedev will lose points and prize money, while Djokovic advances to the final with a perfect 33-0 record at the tournament.
Novak Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 at the China Open in Beijing, extending his unbeaten streak at the tournament to 32 matches. This victory set a new Open Era record for the best start at a single men's singles event, surpassing Rafael Nadal's previous mark of 31. The 39-year-old Serbian now faces Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals, while Zverev's loss impacts his bid for the year-end world No. 1 ranking.
Elena Rybakina lost her first match as world No. 1 to Alina Charaeva in Beijing and subsequently withdrew from the Wuhan Open due to a lingering foot injury.