Novak Djokovic came from behind to defeat Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 and reach the China Open quarterfinals. VnExpress reported that the match lasted two hours and 52 minutes, with Djokovic surviving a demanding second-set tiebreak. Once level in sets, the Serbian took greater control of the decider. It was his second-round victory over the home player, following his opening win against Nuno Borges.