| Men's Singles | |
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| 2012 China Open | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–6(7–4), 6–2 |
Tomáš Berdych was the defending champion, but chose to compete in the 2012 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships instead. Novak Djokovic beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7–6(7–4), 6–2 in the final to win a third China Open title and improve to a 14–0 record.