We’re Going Five

Novak Djokovic Rewrites History in Beijing & Carlos Alcaraz Defends His Throne in Tokyo!

October 7, 2026·1h 6m
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Novak Djokovic makes history in Beijing, Carlos Alcaraz dominates Tokyo, Jannik Sinner’s season ends through injury, and Alexander Zverev becomes World No. 1. Plus our full Shanghai Masters 2026 preview. 🔥🎾   SUBSCRIBE to TSH Tennis for ATP tennis recaps, match analysis, predictions, debates and weekly tennis coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1   Welcome to We’re Going Five Podcast Season 3 Episode 38, our full Beijing &amp; Tokyo 2026 Recap.   Djokovic adds another historic title to his career. Alcaraz remains perfect in Tokyo. Sinner receives a major injury update. Zverev reaches World No. 1. And before we leave the Asian swing, we preview the Shanghai Masters and make our champion picks.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS   0:00:00 Intro 00:00:59 Novak Djokovic Rewrites History in Beijing 00:15:00 Carlos Alcaraz Dominates in Tokyo 00:23:48 Thoughts on Sinner’s Season Ending Injury? 00:33:42 Zverev To Become The New World No.1! 00:41:42 Biggest Winners of the week! 00:45:19 Spicy No Spicy? 00:50:46 Overreaction or Not? 00:58:59 Shanghai Masters Preview 01:03:20 Who Ya Got in Shanghai?   🐐 NOVAK DJOKOVIC REWRITES HISTORY IN BEIJING   Novak Djokovic does it again.   34-0 in Beijing.   The best record he has produced at any tournament.   The oldest ATP 500 champion in history.   And career title No. 102.   Djokovic had to go through three completely different challenges on his way to the title:   Alexander Zverev from a set down. Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Alex de Minaur in a tiebreak battle.   At this stage of his career, how is Novak STILL doing this?   And after everything we have seen in 2026, could another huge title still be coming before the season ends?   👑 CARLOS ALCARAZ DOMINATES TOKYO   Carlos Alcaraz continues his ridiculous run.   10-0 in Tokyo.   Back-to-back Tokyo titles.   Four consecutive ATP 500 tournaments won.   And career title No. 27.   Alcaraz is now third among Spanish men for career titles, behind only the legends ahead of him.   After the injury problems that interrupted his season, Carlos has come back firing.   So how high is his level right now?   And could Alcaraz actually finish 2026 without losing another match?   🚨 JANNIK SINNER’S SEASON IS OVER   Jannik Sinner’s injury problems continue.   Sinner has been advised to rest and continue therapy for his tendon issues rather than undergo surgery, bringing his 2026 season to an early end.   What does this mean long term?   Is avoiding surgery the right decision?   And after such a complicated year physically, what version of Sinner should we expect when he returns?   🥇 ZVEREV BECOMES WORLD NO. 1   Alexander Zverev reaches World No. 1 and becomes the 30th man in ATP history to hold the top ranking.   It is another enormous milestone in what has already been a career-changing season.   But there is an interesting wrinkle:   Zverev has only two Top 10 wins all year.   Does that matter?   Or does becoming World No. 1 simply prove that consistency across an entire season matters more than individual marquee wins?   📈 BIGGEST WINNERS OF THE WEEK   Outside the champions, who improved their stock the most?   Alex de Minaur? <p class=

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