Djokovic powers through to Japan Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic yesterday cruised into the Japan Open final, thrashing David Goffin 6-3, 6-4.

In the final, Djokovic will face Australian qualifier John Millman, who squeezed past American opponent Reilly Opelka 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).

The Serbian star dominated his semi-final, starting strong by winning the first three games, picking up an early break while fending off fierce attempts by the Belgian to fight back.

Djokovic again picked up an early break in the second set, and survived all the four break points through the match. He won points on 87 percent of his successful first serves and never committed a double fault in the roughly 90-minute contest.

Goffin fought bravely, but Djokovic kept up the pressure with deep shots and quick footwork to fend off any threat.

 

Djokovic powers through to Japan Open final

World number one Novak Djokovic yesterday cruised into the Japan Open final, thrashing David Goffin 6-3, 6-4. In the final, Djokovic will face Australian qualifier John Millman, who squeezed past American opponent Reilly Opelka 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). The Serbian star dominated his semi-final, starting strong by winning the first three games, picking up an early break while fending off fierce attempts by the Belgian to fight back. Djokovic again picked up an early break in the second set, and survived all the four break points through the match. He won points on 87 percent of his successful first serves and never committed a double fault in the roughly 90-minute contest. Goffin fought bravely, but Djokovic kept up the pressure with deep shots and quick footwork to fend off any threat.