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Novak Djokovic won the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final, extending his unbeaten record in Beijing and claiming the 102nd title of his career. Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, defended his Japan Open title with a 7-6(4), 6-4 win over Jiri Lehecka, his third ATP 500 crown of the year and a strong statement in his comeback from a wrist injury.
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both advanced to the third round of the US Open, while four American players—Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, and Frances Tiafoe—also progressed. Organizers cleared rain-delayed matches as the tournament got back on schedule.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both won in straight sets in their US Open first-round matches. Alcaraz returned from a five-month injury layoff with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Roman Safiullin, while Sabalenka beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 despite 23 unforced errors.
The US Open 2026 begins August 30 in New York, with top seed Carlos Alcaraz defending his title after world No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew due to injury. Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th Grand Slam, while Aryna Sabalenka aims for a third straight women's title.
