Djokovic ends trophy drought with victory in China
Novak Djokovic wins the China Open for a seventh time after Alex de Minaur retires in the final in Beijing, as the Serb wins the 102nd title of his career.
BBC Sport reports: Novak Djokovic wins the China Open for a seventh time after Alex de Minaur retires in the final in Beijing, as the Serb wins the 102nd title of his career.
This sports story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include China Open, Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur.
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