China Open 2026: Djokovic Returns to Beijing After 11 Years With a 29-0 Record
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nana - Published on Sep 25, 2026
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Novak Djokovic has played 29 singles matches at the China Open. He has won all 29. Now, after 11 years away from Beijing, the six-time champion is returning for the China Open 2026, bringing one of tennis’s most unusual unbeaten records back into play. Djokovic is set to compete at the ATP 500 event from 30 September to 6 October, where a strong field will attempt to do something no player has managed before: beat him in Beijing.
For fans planning to follow the tournament in person, MA Hospitality’s China Open Tennis 2026 guide covers the wider schedule, premium access and hospitality options for this year’s event in Beijing.
Novak Djokovic Is Back in Beijing After 11 Years
Djokovic last appeared at the China Open in 2015, making his 2026 entry his first appearance at the tournament in more than a decade. The Serbian has won the title on each of his six previous appearances and owns a perfect 29-0 singles record in Beijing, making him the most successful player in the tournament’s history.
That gives Djokovic China Open 2026 a very different storyline from a standard tournament return. He is coming back to one of the few events where his record remains completely untouched.
Novak Djokovic Is Back in Beijing After 11 Years
The Record Nobody Has Broken: 29 Matches, 29 Wins
Djokovic’s China Open record stretches across six appearances, six titles and 29 consecutive victories. The streak has remained untouched since 2015 simply because he has not returned to Beijing since then.
Eleven years later, the challenge is very different. A new generation now leads much of the ATP Tour, giving this year’s field the first opportunity in more than a decade to test Djokovic’s perfect China Open record.
Jannik Sinner Returns as the Defending Champion
Jannik Sinner returns to Beijing as the defending champion and one of the strongest contenders in the China Open 2026 field. He has reached the final in each of his three previous appearances, winning the title in 2023 and 2025, making him one of the tournament’s most successful recent players.
His presence adds another layer to Djokovic’s return. While Djokovic brings a perfect 29 match unbeaten record and six titles, Sinner arrives as the player who has dominated Beijing most recently. Whether they meet will depend on the draw, but having both champions in the same field gives the men’s tournament one of its strongest storylines before play even begins.
Jannik Sinner Returns as the Defending Champion
Who Else Is Playing at the China Open 2026?
The men’s entry list also features Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, Andrey Rublev, Jakub Mensik and Karen Khachanov, giving Djokovic and Sinner plenty of competition throughout the week.
The women’s tournament is just as strong. The WTA field includes Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and defending champion Amanda Anisimova. With many of the world’s leading players competing in Beijing, the China Open will again bring together major names from both tours.
China Open 2026 Dates to Know
The main draws begin on 30 September 2026 at the China National Tennis Center in Beijing. The ATP 500 tournament concludes on 6 October, while the WTA 1000 event continues until 11 October.
| Date | Event | Tour | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | Main Draw Begins | ATP & WTA | Inquire Now |
| 6 October 2026 | Men’s Final | ATP 500 | Inquire Now |
| 11 October 2026 | Women’s Final | WTA 1000 | Inquire Now |
For Djokovic, the number to watch from the opening round will still be 29. Every victory extends a winning streak that has survived for more than a decade, while every opponent gets the chance to become the first player to defeat him at the China Open.
Experience China Open 2026 in Beijing
With Djokovic returning after 11 years, Sinner defending his title and many of the leading ATP and WTA players competing, the China Open 2026 has plenty of storylines before the first ball is struck.
MA Hospitality can assist with premium access and tailored arrangements for fans planning to attend the tournament, subject to availability. Explore the full China Open Tennis 2026 schedule, VIP tickets and exclusive access to plan your Beijing experience.
Djokovic’s perfect record gives this year’s tournament an extra question to answer: after 29 wins and zero defeats, can anyone finally beat him in Beijing?
Nancy 
