Novak Djokovic Wins Japan Open Tennis Championships
ATP Tour – (October 6, 2019) Novak Djokovic lifted his 76th tour-level title on Sunday, defeating Aussie John Millman 6-3, 6-2 to win the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. It is the 10th time the Serbian has lifted a trophy on his main draw debut at a tour-level event.
The World No. 1 did not drop a set at this ATP 500 event, with the closest set, 7-5, coming against home favourite Go Soeda in the second round. In his final three matches, against fifth seed Lucas Pouille, third seed David Goffin and Millman — all of whom have made a Grand Slam quarter-final — Djokovic lost a total of 15 games.
“It was a fantastic week in every sense. I felt great on the court, felt very welcomed by the Japanese people, off the court as well. They made me feel like at home,” Djokovic said. “Didn’t drop a set, played really well, served great. Just overall, a great experience.”<
Singles – Final
[1] N. Djokovic (SRB) d [Q] J. Millman (AUS) 63 62
Doubles – Final
[2] N. Mahut (FRA) / E. Roger-Vasselin (FRA) d N. Mektic (CRO) / F. Skugor (CRO) 76(7) 64
