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Djokovic matches Nadal in one of tennis's most incredible streaks

Fernando Murciego - 2 Oct 2026
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Djokovic matches Nadal in one of the most incredible streaks in tennis. Source: Getty

Novak Djokovic continues to expand his legend at the China Open. The Serbian defeated the Chinese player Bu Yunchaokete this Friday and reached 31 consecutive wins at the Beijing tournament, a figure that allows him to match a historic record set by Rafael Nadal.

The uniqueness of this statistic is that both players achieved their 31 victories starting from their debut in the tournament. Djokovic has not lost a single match in Beijing since he first competed in the China Open in 2009. In fact, before his return this year, he had accumulated six titles in six participations, with a perfect record of 29-0.

His return to the Chinese capital is prolonging a streak that seemed buried after eleven years of absence. After defeating Nuno Borges in his first match of 2026, Djokovic had already set his record to 30-0. The victory against Bu, coming back from an initial set down, now allows him to achieve 31 consecutive wins.

A mark that places him alongside Rafa Nadal

The significance of this data is even greater due to the name that appears on the other side of the comparison. Nadal began his history at Roland Garros with a streak of 31 consecutive matches won, from his debut in 2005 until he lost to Robin Soderling in the round of 16 in 2009. The Spaniard also won the tournament in his first four participations.

Two legends, two completely different scenarios, and an identical figure: 31 wins since their debut. Djokovic also still has the opportunity to extend this record during this edition of the China Open. At 39 years old, the Serbian continues to find new statistical territories to explore. This time, he is reaching a mark that bears the name of his great historical rival. The next goal is to keep winning in Beijing so that the 31-0 becomes an even more extraordinary figure.

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