Novak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges to win China Open round
Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges on Wednesday at the China Open in Beijing to extend his unbeaten record at the tournament.
Serbian star returns after long absence
The 39-year-old player marked his return to the event after an 11-year gap. He controlled the first set with a strong serve before winning the second in a tiebreak. Djokovic now holds a perfect record of 30 wins without a loss at this specific competition.
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Match details and physical struggle
Borges improved his play in the second set but could not overcome the pressure from Djokovic. The Serbian player took a medical timeout during the match to address physical fatigue. He eventually secured the victory with a straight backhand down the sideline in the tiebreak.
2 outlets, different leads
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Business Recorder
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Sky Sports
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