Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic Advance to Beijing Finals
Alex de Minaur reached the championship match in Beijing after Hubert Hurkacz was forced to retire from their semi-final clash. De Minaur advanced to face the title match following a week of tennis in the Chinese capital, where Novak Djokovic also secured his place in the final by defeating Daniil Medvedev.
Novak Djokovic Defeats Daniil Medvedev to Secure Title Shot
Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev to reach the Beijing final. Djokovic advanced through the tournament’s later stages by rallying past Alexander Zverev in a quarter-final encounter before overcoming Medvedev. Meanwhile, Medvedev entered the match following a run that included a victory over Cerundolo, marking his seventh win in a row before running into Djokovic.
Lehecka and Carlos Alcaraz Clash in Tokyo Final
In Tokyo, Lehecka reached the final after defeating Vacherot. Carlos Alcaraz joined him in the final match by surviving a challenge against Jaume Munar. Alcaraz previously advanced past Denis Shapovalov when his opponent retired, while Lehecka reached the quarter-finals by hauling past Ugo Humbert.
Djokovic and Alcaraz Secure Spots in Finals
- Beijing Semi-Finals: Alex de Minaur advanced past Hubert Hurkacz via retirement; Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev.
- Tokyo Semi-Finals: Lehecka defeated Vacherot; Carlos Alcaraz overcame Jaume Munar to secure his spot.
- Key Milestones: Hubert Hurkacz recorded his 250th win earlier in the Beijing draw before his eventual retirement in the semi-finals.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Hard-Court Tournaments
How did Alex de Minaur reach the Beijing final?
Alex de Minaur advanced to the championship match when Hubert Hurkacz retired from their semi-final fixture. De Minaur previously secured his spot in the final four by rallying past Andrey Rublev in a quarter-final clash.
Who did Novak Djokovic defeat to reach the final stages in Beijing?
Novak Djokovic secured his semi-final spot by rallying past Alexander Zverev. He then defeated Daniil Medvedev to earn his place in the tournament’s championship round.
What path did Carlos Alcaraz take to the Tokyo final?
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Tokyo semi-finals after Denis Shapovalov retired during their earlier encounter. Alcaraz then defeated Jaume Munar to move into the final round.
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