Sport · Singapore Bureau
Djokovic returns to China Open with commanding victory over Borges
Novak Djokovic marked his comeback to Beijing's premier tennis tournament after an 11-year absence with a decisive 6-3 7-6(2) triumph over Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday. The victory maintains the Serbian champion's unbeaten record at the China Open.
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Djokovic's return to the China Open demonstrated his continued dominance on court, as he dispatched Borges in straight sets at the Beijing venue. The match, played in the second round of the tournament, saw the top-ranked player control proceedings throughout, particularly in the tiebreak that decided the second set.
The 37-year-old's victory extends his perfect record at the China Open to 30 consecutive wins without defeat. His last appearance at the tournament came 11 years ago, yet he showed no signs of rust or concern against his Portuguese opponent.
Djokovic's flawless record at Beijing represents one of the most impressive streaks in the tournament's history. The result keeps him on track in his pursuit of further titles as the professional tennis season approaches its conclusion.
The Serbian champion will face his next opponent in the tournament's subsequent rounds as he seeks to add another China Open title to his extensive collection of accolades.