Brilliant Novak beats Millman to claim Japan Open title!
Novak captured his fourth title of a season on Sunday, and 76th overall, outclassing Australian qualifier John Millman in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 to win the Japan Open tennis tournament.
Novak sets Tokyo final showdown against Millman
Novak completed a 6-3, 6-4 victory over third seed David Goffin in 90 minutes and will be hot favourite to win the title for the first time. He faces qualifier John Millman (AUS, 2-0 H2H) on Sunday at 08:30 CET.
Impressive Novak ousts Pouille to reach Japan Open semi-finals
Nole recorded his third victory at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships, ousting fifth seed Lucas Pouille 6-1, 6-2 in just 51 minutes.
Novak into Tokyo quarters
Novak defeated Japanese wild card Go Soeda 6-3, 7-5 to move into the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships last eight. He will next play no.5 seed Lucas Pouille (FRA).
Novak cruises past Popyrin in Tokyo opener
Novak picked up his first win in Tokyo cruising past Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. He plays Japanese wild card Go Soeda on Wednesday.
Japan Open draw is out, Novak vs Popyrin in R1
The longest-running ATP Tour event in Asia is taking place at the Ariake Colosseum from September 30 to October 6. Making his debut in Tokyo, the top-seeded Novak will open campaign against Alexei Popyrin (Q).
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