The only two players to ever win a set off Novak Djokovic in Beijing as he extends unbeaten record vs Nuno Borges
Novak Djokovic has extended his unbeaten streak at the China Open to 30 matches after defeating Nuno Borges. The article reviews the only two players, Fernando Verdasco and Michael Berrer, who have managed to take a set off Djokovic during his tenure at the tournament.
Why it matters
It documents a significant statistical milestone in professional tennis, highlighting the dominance of one of the sport's most successful athletes.
Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges, 6-3, 7-6, in the first round of the China Open.
In doing so, Djokovic extended his unbeaten run in Beijing . The Serb has now won 30 consecutive matches at the China Open since debuting at the event back in 2009.
During his 30-match winning streak, Djokovic has dropped sets to just two players. What better time than now to look back at those slight blemishes on his record?
Djokovic has only lost three sets at the China Open, but lost his first after just three matches in Beijing. After defeating Victor Hanescu and Viktor Troicki, Djokovic met Fernando Verdasco in the 2009 China Open quarter-finals.
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