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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