# Novak Djokovic def. Alexander Zverev

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4690947/novak-djokovic-vs-alexander-zverev
Tour: ATP

Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the 2026 China Open quarterfinal on hard courts on October 4, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 4-6 6-4 6-4
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-04
- Duration: 155 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Alexander Zverev |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | SRB | GER |
| Birth date | 1987-05-22 | 1997-04-20 |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Height | 188 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2980 | 9630 |
| Elo (entering) | 2102 | 2187 |
| Current career W-L | 1146-231 | 549-219 |
| Current career earnings | $194,831,590 | $74,022,821 |

Pre-match H2H: Novak Djokovic 8-5 Alexander Zverev.

## Stats
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Alexander Zverev |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 4 | 19 |
| Double faults | 3 | 0 |
| 1st serve % | 72.0% | 80.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 82.0% | 71.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 52.0% | 56.0% |
| BP saved % | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| BP converted % | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 68.0% |
| Return points won % | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +8.5 | +3.5 |
| Match Return+ | -3.5 | -8.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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