Coco Gauff Labels Novak Djokovic ‘An Alien’ After China Open Semifinal Triumph

Novak Djokovic continues to astonish fans with another remarkable win at the China Open. The Serbian star reached the final of the ATP 500 event in Beijing after defeating Daniil Medvedev in a semifinal marked by an unexpected ending. Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with a ball, cutting the match short while Djokovic held a 7-5, 5-3 lead.

At 39 years old, Djokovic now faces Alex de Minaur in the championship match, aiming to secure his seventh China Open title. This tournament has been a stronghold for Djokovic, who remains unbeaten in singles here and has won it six times previously.

Coco Gauff Praises Djokovic’s Unmatched Skill

WTA star Coco Gauff, also competing in Beijing, expressed awe at Djokovic’s performance. Speaking after reaching the round of 16, she reflected on his flawless play throughout the match, highlighting his near-perfect shot-making and stamina.

“I mean, it’s an alien honestly. I was watching the match. Even from Daniil, there were almost no unforced errors to win these points. It was the same level for over two hours and 30 minutes across two sets, which is insane. It was an unfortunate ending, but I’m glad it finished in two sets; otherwise, we’d be here much later. Novak is an alien. I don’t know how he does it at this age. So good, I don’t know.”

Mirra Andreeva Finds Inspiration in Djokovic’s Drive

Mirra Andreeva, another WTA competitor at the event, also shared her admiration for Djokovic after advancing to the quarterfinals. She commented on his continued passion and ability to compete at the highest level despite having won almost everything in tennis.

“What he’s doing is unbelievable. He’s achieved, like, I don’t know, everything possible to win. Yet he still finds the motivation to play, fight, and beat so many great players. It’s a big inspiration to see a legend like him still enjoying the game and fighting hard. Maybe he just loves playing tennis and winning. For sure, he’s a huge inspiration personally for me.”

China Open Highlights

• Djokovic’s China Open titles: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
• Current tournament run victories: Alexander Zverev, Nuno Borges, Yunchaokete Bu, Daniil Medvedev
• Upcoming matches: Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur (Final), Mirra Andreeva vs Ekaterina Alexandrova, Coco Gauff vs Elise Mertens