Novak Djokovic Live, China Open 2026: Serbian Legend Faces Yunchaokete Bu In Round Of 16 — Start Time, Prediction And Live Streaming Details

China Open 2026 Tennis: Novak Djokovic returns to the Diamond Court for the China Open 2026 Round of 16 clash on Friday, October 2. The six-time champion takes on home favourite Yunchaokete Bu in Beijing. Djokovic opened his campaign with a straight-sets win over Nuno Borges, extending his perfect China Open record to 30-0.

Bu, meanwhile, battled past Juan Manuel Cerundolo in three sets to set up the biggest match of his Beijing campaign. The clash promises a fascinating meeting between experience and an emerging Chinese talent.

Beijing, China: 8:30 PM, Friday, October 2

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UK: 1:30 PM, Friday, October 2

USA: 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT, Friday, October 2

India: 6:00 PM IST, Friday, October 2

Novak Djokovic ended a three-match losing run with a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory over Borges. He struck eight aces and saved both break points he faced, although he required a medical timeout during the second set. The win was his first since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals and took his Beijing record to 30-0.

Bu arrived with confidence after reaching the Hangzhou Open quarter-finals. He then fought through Cerundolo 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, using the home crowd to recover after surrendering the second set.

Djokovic starts as the more established force, with six China Open titles and an extraordinary 30-0 tournament record. His opening victory also showed the value of his serve under pressure, while his experience on Beijing’s hard courts remains a major factor.

Bu, however, cannot be dismissed. The Chinese wild card has already demonstrated his ability to absorb pressure and has previously reached the China Open semi-finals. The home support could make the contest uncomfortable for Djokovic, particularly if Bu extends rallies and forces physical exchanges.

Still, Djokovic’s proven record, superior big-match experience and opening-round performance make him the more likely winner.

India: Fans can follow the China Open 2026 live stream through FanCode.

UK: Sky Sports is the official broadcaster for the ATP 500 in the UK.

USA: Bu vs Djokovic live streaming will be available on Tennis Channel.