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Djokovic Feels Good for China Open Return
Djokovic reports positive fitness ahead of China Open after US Open exit.
In brief
Djokovic reports positive fitness ahead of China Open after US Open exit. Djokovic says he feels good for China Open return after first-round US Open loss to Mariano Navone. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Djokovic's fitness update
Novak Djokovic says his body is feeling good ahead of his return to the court at this week's China Open after his first-round exit at the US Open.
“feeling good so far”
US Open exit details
Djokovic was beaten over five sets by world No 45 Mariano Navone in the longest first-round match of his career at a Grand Slam.
“brought to a shock end at Flushing Meadows four weeks ago”
China Open history
Djokovic has won six times at the China Open, his eighth event of the year, and is seeking his first ATP Tour title.
“the former world No 1 returns this week to what has been a happy hunting ground over the years at the China Open”
Djokovic's comments
Djokovic said he feels good so far with his body and playing, noting his record speaks for itself on Chinese soil.
“yeah feeling good so far”
Next opponents
Djokovic will face Portuguese world No 49 Nuno Borges in the opening round and could meet Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals.
“he will face Portuguese world No 49 Nuno Borges in the opening round”
Ranking impact
Djokovic dropped out of the ATP Tour's top 10 for the first time in eight years and is in danger of missing the ATP Finals.
“the former world No 1 dropped out of the ATP Tour's top 10 for the first time in eight years”
The bottom line
Djokovic says he feels good for China Open return after first-round US Open loss to Mariano Navone.
