Novak Djokovic won his opening match at the China Open, defeating Nuno Borges, according to BBC Sport. It was his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.
Djokovic, 39, had not played a competitive match since the US Open before this appearance, according to Al Jazeera English.
According to Yahoo Sports, Djokovic said he was surprised by the Chinese crowd during the match, and he has never lost a singles match at the China Open.
The Straits Times reported that Djokovic said his body was feeling good ahead of his China Open comeback. France 24 described the win as a ground-out opening-round victory.
How each side covered it
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- Al Jazeera English noted Djokovic's comeback match was his first since the US Open.
“The 39-year-old will step back onto the court for a competitive match on Wednesday for the first time since the US Open.” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- BBC Sport and BBC News reported Djokovic's win over Nuno Borges as his first since Wimbledon.
- Yahoo Sports highlighted Djokovic's comment about being surprised by the Chinese crowd and his unbeaten record at the tournament.
- France 24 described the win as hard-fought.
- The Straits Times reported Djokovic saying his body felt good ahead of the event.
“Novak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges at the China Open to secure his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.” — BBC Sport
Questions readers ask
What happened at the China Open involving Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic won his opening match at the China Open, defeating Nuno Borges, in his first competitive match since the US Open and first win since the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.
Who did Novak Djokovic play in his comeback match?
Djokovic faced Nuno Borges at the China Open, according to BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports.
How has Djokovic performed at the China Open historically?
According to Yahoo Sports, Djokovic has never lost a singles match at the China Open.
Did Djokovic say anything about the match or his condition?
According to Yahoo Sports, Djokovic said he was surprised by the Chinese crowd, and The Straits Times reported he said his body was feeling good ahead of the tournament.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningNovak Djokovic ready for tennis comeback at China Open
- BBC NewsCenterDjokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in China
- BBC SportCenterDjokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in China
- France 24CenterDjokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
- The Straits TimesCenterDjokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback
- Yahoo SportsCenterNovak Djokovic admits being surprised by Chinese crowd during his first round match vs Nuno Borges