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Djokovic reaches China Open final after Medvedev default

Original: China Open 2026: Novak Djokovic reaches Beijing final after Daniil Medvedev default – "I feel sorry for Daniil"

Novak Djokovic has advanced to the China Open 2026 final in Beijing after Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from their semi-final match. Djokovic expressed sympathy for his opponent, saying 'I feel sorry for Daniil', acknowledging that no player wants to progress that way. The default sends Djokovic into the title match at the Beijing tournament.

Why now: Medvedev's default in a high-profile semi-final against Djokovic is an unusual and dramatic turn at a major tournament.

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