Novak Djokovic has spent a lot of energy during his run to the semifinals, needing back-to-back three-set battles in the second and quarterfinal rounds.
Daniil Medvedev, by contrast, has cruised into the last four without dropping a set and is riding a seven-match winning streak, giving the Russian a clear advantage in terms of both physical freshness and momentum.
Medvedev Looks To Maintain His Winning Momentum
- Djokovic has a perfect 6–0 record in semifinals in Beijing.
- He has a 4–2 record against Top 10 players in 2026.
- Medvedev has won all four of his semifinals on hard courts this year.
- He is currently on a seven-match winning streak on tour.
HTH - Novak Djokovic leads 10-5
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US Open | F | Hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 |
| 2023 | Dubai | SF | Hard | Daniil Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Adelaide | SF | Hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Masters Cup ATP | — | Indoor Hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-6(7) |
| 2022 | Astana | SF | Indoor Hard | Novak Djokovic | 4-6, 7-6(6), 0-0 RET |
| 2021 | Paris | F | Indoor Hard | Novak Djokovic | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2021 | US Open | F | Hard | Daniil Medvedev | 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Australian Open | F | Hard | Novak Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2020 | Masters Cup ATP | — | Indoor Hard | Daniil Medvedev | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2020 | ATP Cup | — | Hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 |
| 2019 | Cincinnati | SF | Hard | Daniil Medvedev | 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2019 | Monte Carlo | QF | Clay | Daniil Medvedev | 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | R16 | Hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2017 | Eastbourne | SF | Grass | Novak Djokovic | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2017 | Davis Cup | — | Indoor Hard | Novak Djokovic | 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 1-0 |
Novak Djokovic Extends Remarkable Beijing Winning Streak
Novak Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev from a set down to reach the semifinals in Beijing, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. He lost his serve once and won 81% of his first-serve points during the match.
This is his first semifinal outside the Grand Slams on tour this year. It is also his seventh consecutive semifinal appearance in Beijing, extending his impressive winning streak at the tournament to 32 matches.
The Serbian has struggled with recurring fitness issues, making it difficult for him to recover and produce his usual level. Those problems have contributed to early exits at some of the recent events in his limited schedule and recently saw him lose his top-10 status.
He has played two semifinals on tour earlier this year, defeating Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open before losing to the Italian at the same stage at Wimbledon.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Serbia |
| Age | Born 22 May 1987 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 11 |
| Career High | No. 1 (4 July 2011) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 4 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 101 |
Daniil Medvedev Continues Strong Asian Swing
Daniil Medvedev secured his place in the semifinals after defeating Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3. He fired 10 aces and saved one of the two break points he faced during the match.
The Russian endured a disappointing North American swing, winning only four matches across the four events he played. However, he bounced back with an impressive start to the Asian swing by winning the title in Hangzhou and reaching the semifinals in Beijing this week.
The 29-year-old made an impressive start to the season by winning the titles in Brisbane and Dubai and reaching the final in Indian Wells, but his level dropped somewhat in the following months.
Overall, he has played six semifinals this year and lost only two of them, winning all four of his semifinals on hard courts, highlighting his strong record on the surface.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Age | Born 11 February 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 6 |
| Career High | No. 1 (28 February 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 11 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 24 |