TOKYO: Novak Djokovic capped his dominant run at the Japan Open on Sunday with a straight-sets win over Australian qualifier John Millman to capture his fourth title of the year.
The top-ranked Serb, who did not drop a set in his five singles matches at Ariake Colosseum, needed just one hour nine minutes for the 6-3, 6-2 win.
Playing in the Japanese capital for the first time, Djokovic captured his 10th title in a tournament main draw debut.
Djokovic broke Millman to go up 3-1 in the first set with a perfectly placed crosscourt volley to the corner.
The second set was even more dominant with Djokovic breaking his opponent twice to go up 3-0 then holding serve the rest of the way.
Djokovic retired with a left-shoulder injury during his fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka at the US Open but has shown no lingering effects in Tokyo.
The 32-year-old Serb is making a push to finish as year-end No. 1 for the sixth time, which would tie the mark held by Pete Sampras.
Djokovic beats Millman in straight sets to win Japan Open
Updated 06 October 2019
Djokovic beats Millman in straight sets to win Japan Open
- Novak Djokovic needed just one hour nine minutes for the 6-3, 6-2 win
- The top-ranked Serb is making a push to finish as year-end No. 1 for the sixth time
