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World number one Novak Djokovic on Friday put on a stunning show of supremacy at the Japan Open with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Lucas Pouille of France.
The Serb more than overwhelmed his opponent in the quarterfinal match, showering Pouille with a barrage of powerful, precision shots to deep, wide corners mixed with delicate drop shots.
“I am not a machine. But I did play like one today,” he said after their 50-minute contest.
“This was one of the best matches I played this year. Very, very pleased with the way I feel and played on the court,” said Djokovic.
“I am looking forward to another battle tomorrow, hopefully I will be able to keep up with this quality of tennis.”
The latest victory provided further evidence of his swift recovery from a left shoulder injury that caused him to pull out of the US Open.
The Serb more than overwhelmed his opponent in the quarterfinal match, showering Pouille with a barrage of powerful, precision shots to deep, wide corners mixed with delicate drop shots.
“I am not a machine. But I did play like one today,” he said after their 50-minute contest.
“This was one of the best matches I played this year. Very, very pleased with the way I feel and played on the court,” said Djokovic.
“I am looking forward to another battle tomorrow, hopefully I will be able to keep up with this quality of tennis.”
The latest victory provided further evidence of his swift recovery from a left shoulder injury that caused him to pull out of the US Open.
