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Tennis: Djokovic, Osaka Wins China Open
World number one Novak Djokovic dismissed any concerns about his shoulder injury that pulled him out of the US Open as he defeated Australian qualifier John Millman 6-3, 6-2, to mark his 10th win in a tournament main draw debut in his celebrated career, which includes 16 Grand Slams.
Djokovic, who played his first Japanese competition ever, dominated throughout the week, never losing a single set to claim the trophy.
It was his first competition since pulling out of the US Open due to a left shoulder injury.
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Osaka beats world number one
Naomi Osaka won a second tournament on the spin as she fought back from a set down to defeat world number one Ashleigh Barty in the China Open final on Sunday.
The Japanese two-time Grand Slam champion emerged victorious after 110 minutes in chilly Beijing, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
On Saturday, after defeating holder Caroline Wozniacki in the semi-finals, the 21-year-old called her own serve “confusing”.
The world number four, victorious in her home Pan Pacific Open last month, was broken when she planted a forehand into the net.
The former number one appeared mildly uncomfortable with her shoulder, touching it and rotating it between points.
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