Novak Djokovic moved into the semifinals of the China Open in Beijing after defeating Argentine Francisco Cerundolo, setting up a showdown with Russian Daniil Medvedev.
The Serbian star overcame Cerundolo in the quarter‑final round, securing his place in the last four of the ATP 500 event. The win came as part of Djokovic’s campaign to add another title to his season’s tally.
In the upcoming semifinal, Djokovic will meet Daniil Medvedev, who also advanced from his quarter‑final match. Medvedev, a former world No. 1, is looking to continue his strong form in the tournament.
The China Open, held in Beijing, is a key stop on the ATP Tour calendar and attracts many of the world’s top players. Matches are played on outdoor hard courts, and the event offers valuable ranking points ahead of the season‑ending championships.
Djokovic, a multiple Grand Slam champion, has been seeking to regain momentum after a mixed start to the year. A victory in Beijing would mark his first title at the tournament and further bolster his ranking points heading into the final weeks of the season.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
