Djokovic, Swiatek, Auger-Aliassime, Noskova enjoy the full Beijing Experience

The China Open's incomparable Beijing Experience returned this year to introduce top ATP and WTA players to the beautiful sites around the Capital City.

Six-time China Open champion Novak Djokovic has returned to the China Open’s Diamond Court for the first time in 11 years and the 24-time Grand Slam champion took time before the tournament to visit the Summer Palace. 

While there, the Serbian legend went to the peaceful lakeside of the Kunming to practice Tai Chi. Famously multilingual and familiar with the Chinese language, Djokovic also tried his hand at water calligraphy, writing his name in Chinese characters.

During his visit, Djokovic received a customized Chinese seal of his name. He put his new gift to work after winning his opening China Open match on Day 1, using it to sign autographs.

"Actually yesterday when I got the stamp or the seal, I personalized one," Djokovic said. "I came up with the idea to use it in case I win the match. 

"After the match I thought, in a sense, to recognize the Chinese tradition and culture and heritage, but at the same time also have fun with it and do something different."

2023 China Open champion Iga Swiatek visited The Drum and Bell Tower with ATP No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime to take in the sights and experience traditional Chinese culture. The duo dressed in Chinese Hanfu, the historical Chinese clothing through the Han dynasty, and participated in the dragon dance.

While Djokovic, Swiatek and Auger-Aliassime saw the traditional side of China, Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova got the quintessential experience of Modern China: Pop Mart.

A China Open finalist last year, Noskova visited Pop Mart City Park, an immersive theme park dedicated to the art toy sensation. Pop Mart has produced iconic pop culture properties like Labubu, Molly, and Skullpanda, with its cultural impact felt worldwide.