{
  "id": 11145128,
  "title": "Djokovic grinds out opening-round win, Auger-Aliassime out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/djokovic-grinds-out-opening-round-win-auger-aliassime-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/djokovic-grinds-out-opening-round-win-auger-aliassime-out/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic triumphed over Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open, extending his unbeaten streak in Beijing. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won six titles in Beijing, was physically challenged but managed to secure his first win since Wimbledon. Djokovic, a firm favorite in China, hasn't lost in the event in 30 matches. He saved two break points and clinched the second set when Borges' shot hit the net.\n\nIn the other match, Karen Khachanov defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3. The world number 26 broke Auger-Aliassime on the first match point, winning in one hour and 11 minutes. Khachanov will face either Arthur Rinderknech of France or Alex Molcan of Slovakia in the round of 16.",
  "summary": "Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open yesterday and extend his extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing. The 39-year-old Serbian was struggling physically but pushed through the second-set decider for his first win at any event since Wimbledon in July. The former world … The post Djokovic grinds out opening-round win,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}