Novak Djokovic keeps perfect China Open record in first match since disastrous US Open

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• Novak Djokovic won his first match at the China Open in 11 years by beating Nuno Borges in straight sets on Wednesday.
• Djokovic sealed a 6-3, 7-6 victory and has now won all 30 of his career matches at the China Open.
• The Serbian superstar said he was “very happy” with the win despite admitting he “struggled a little bit to stay fresh”.
• Djokovic was playing first match since he crashed out of the US Open in the first round following a five-set defeat by Mariano Navone.
• The 39-year-old has won 24 grand slam titles in his career, but has failed to add to his tally in the last three years.