ATP Beijing: Djokovic returns to winning ways after three months, Borges surrenders in two sets

Novak Djokovic returns to winning ways after three months, as the Serb clears the first round of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, defeating Portugal’s Nuno Borges in two sets (6-3, 7-6).

Djokovic had some difficulties and even requested a medical timeout, but for long stretches he played at a high level. A.V.