How Alexander Zverev's China Open exit affects world No 1 battle as Jannik Sinner handed lifeline |

05/10/2026 15:15 - Alexander Zverev fell in three sets to Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals at the 2026 China Open, but how has the defeat impacted his world No 1 hopes?

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