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Novak Djokovic dispels injury fears with Japan Open victory

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after winning the men's singles final against John Millman of Australia at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on October 6, 2019. [Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP]

World number one Novak Djokovic clinched the Japan Open on Sunday, dispelling concerns about the shoulder injury that forced him out of the US Open.

The Serbian star crushed Australian qualifier John Millman 6-3, 6-2 to mark his 10th win in a tournament main draw debut.

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