# Novak Djokovic def. Alex de Minaur

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4696090/novak-djokovic-vs-alex-de-minaur
Tour: ATP

Novak Djokovic defeated Alex de Minaur 7-6(3) 0-1 after Alex de Minaur retired in the 2026 China Open final on hard courts on October 6, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(3) 0-1 (ret.)
- Outcome: Alex de Minaur retired during the match
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Final
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-06
- Duration: 84 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Alex de Minaur |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | SRB | AUS |
| Birth date | 1987-05-22 | 1999-02-17 |
| Age | 39 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3180 | 3300 |
| Elo (entering) | 2131 | 1940 |
| Current career W-L | 1146-231 | 309-179 |
| Current career earnings | $194,831,590 | $25,988,614 |

Pre-match H2H: Novak Djokovic 4-0 Alex de Minaur.

## Stats
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Alex de Minaur |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 0 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 53.0% | 68.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 90.0% | 74.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 72.0% | 56.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| BP converted % | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 82.0% | 68.0% |
| Return points won % | 32.0% | 18.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +17.5 | +3.5 |
| Match Return+ | -3.5 | -17.5 |

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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