Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(2) in the China Open first round on September 30, extending his Beijing winning streak to 30 matches, VnExpress reported.
Novak Djokovic celebrates his first-round China Open win on September 30. Photo: AP.
Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(2) in the China Open first round on September 30, extending his Beijing winning streak to 30 matches, VnExpress reported. The Serbian returned after 11 years as he seeks a seventh title at the event.
The match lasted one hour and 50 minutes. Djokovic received medical attention during the second set but used his serve to relieve pressure and won the tiebreak. The opening victory preserves his unbeaten tournament record and does not yet amount to a 2026 title.
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