Alexander Zverev vs Novak Djokovic preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | China Open 2026

Top seed Alexander Zverev faces sixth seed Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the 2026 China Open on Sunday. Zverev reached the final eight after a dominant 6-0, 6-3 victory over Juncheng Shang, while Djokovic battled for nearly three hours to defeat Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2.

Djokovic holds a 9-5 career head-to-head advantage over Zverev and maintains a 31-0 record in Beijing. However, Pritha Ghosh highlights Djokovic's ongoing physical concerns after he required a medical timeout, giving Zverev the edge if he serves well and keeps rallies short.