Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon at China Open

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:20 · Archive

Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges at the China Open for his first victory since July's Wimbledon semi-final.

Novak Djokovic returned to competitive tennis on Wednesday at the China Open in Beijing, defeating Nuno Borges. The victory marked his first win since reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon in July.

The 39-year-old had exited the US Open in the first round before making his comeback in China. He said ahead of the match that his body was 'feeling good'. The win extended his record at the China Open to 30 consecutive victories at the tournament.

This was Djokovic's first appearance at the China Open in eleven years, representing a significant return to the event after an extended absence from the competition.

How it is being reported

• Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon in ChinaNovak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges at the China Open to secure his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.BBC News · 30 Sept, 15:50
• Djokovic lands first win since Wimbledon at China OpenNovak Djokovic returned to action in Beijing 11 years after his last appearance and extended his incredible record to 30 consecutive wins at the China Open on Wednesday.Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 15:00
• Djokovic 'feeling good' ahead of China Open return, after US Open exitNovak Djokovic says his body is "feeling good" ahead of his return to the court at this week's China Open, following his first-round exit at the US Open.Sky Sports · 29 Sept, 10:37
• Novak Djokovic ready for tennis comeback at China OpenThe 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 · 29 Sept, 09:24

In this story: Novak Djokovic · Nuno Borges · China Open · Beijing

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