India, Oct. 2 -- 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.

Yunchaokete Bu vs Novak Djokovic Tennis Match Time

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

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

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