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Djokovic stays perfect at China Open

ESPN staff
October 1, 2014
Novak Djokovic beat Vasek Pospisil 6-3 7-5 in 85 minutes © Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic remains undefeated in 21 matches at the China Open as he moved into the third round with a straight sets victory against Vasek Pospisil.

The world No.1 saw off Pospisil 6-3 7-5 in 85 minutes under the roof on Centre Court to continue his bid for a fifth title in Beijing as rain played havoc with Wednesday's schedule.

Djokovic faces a potential quarter-final against Grigor Dimitrov and possible semi-final against US Open champion Marin Cilic or Andy Murray. He could then meet world No.2 Rafael Nadal in the final.

Although his wife, Jelena Ristic, is preparing to give birth to the couple's first child in about a month, Djokovic said he remains focused on his goal of finishing as No.1 for the third time in the last four years.

He has a healthy lead over Nadal and world No.3 Roger Federer in the rankings, but he's still planning to play a full tournament schedule as the season winds down, including the World Tour Finals in London in November.

"It's definitely always the highest priority out there with winning grand slams," Djokovic said. "That gives me plenty of motivation. It would mean, of course, a lot to me. That's why I'm out here in Beijing and [next week in] Shanghai, competing and trying to get that year-end No.1."

Play was washed out on the outer courts on Wednesday, where Tomas Berdych and Grigor Dimitrov had been scheduled to play.

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