Djokovic Returns to China Open With Perfect Record on the Line
Novak Djokovic makes his first competitive appearance since the US Open, aiming to extend his streak of 30 consecutive wins at the Beijing tournament.
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The odds
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 52% |
| 2 Oct, 03:35 UTC | 52% |
| 28 Sept, 07:49 UTC | 50% |
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The story so far
4 publishers have covered this in 5 articles since 29 Sept 2026. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera published first, on 29 September at 08:24 UTC; SkySports followed 6h 42m later. The most recent article, from BBC Sport, appeared on 30 September at 14:50 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), SkySports, SI Feed, BBC Sport.
3 prediction markets price this story:
- Before the 2028 season — the market puts it at 52%, with $20 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Feb 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Novak Djokovic announces his retirement from professional tennis before the start of the 2028 ATP season. It resolves to No if he does not make such an announcement by that deadline. Readers often mistake a return to play or a tournament appearance for a retirement announcement.
- Before 2027 — the market puts it at 11%, with $200 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. The outcome is Yes if Novak Djokovic announces his retirement from the ATP before 2027. Otherwise, the outcome is No. Readers often mistake a withdrawal from a specific tournament for a full career retirement.
- Set 2 Winner: Nuno Borges vs Novak Djokovic — resolved “Novak Djokovic” on 30 Sept 2026.
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How it unfolded
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- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraNovak Djokovic ready for tennis comeback at China Open50%
- SkySportsDjokovic 'feeling good' ahead of China Open return, after US Open exit50%
- SI FeedNovak Djokovic Returns to China Open for First Time Since 2015 With Perfect Record on the Line50%
- SkySportsDjokovic lands first win since Wimbledon at China Open50%
- BBC SportDjokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in China50%
- Current odds52%
Sources
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- Novak Djokovic ready for tennis comeback at China Open Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in China BBC Sport
- Djokovic lands first win since Wimbledon at China Open SkySports
- Novak Djokovic Returns to China Open for First Time Since 2015 With Perfect Record on the Line SI Feed
- Djokovic 'feeling good' ahead of China Open return, after US Open exit SkySports
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- Kalshi Before 2027 11% −3
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- Resolved Set 2 Winner: Nuno Borges vs Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic 38d ago
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- Novak Djokovic
- China Open
- US Open