Djokovic wins record third China Open title

 Djokovic wins record third China Open title

BEIJING, Oct.7 (Xinhua) -- World No.2 Novak Djokovic from Serbia captured¹ a record third China Open title after edging past always-dangerous and talented Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final on Sunday.

Djokovic is the only player who can defended title here after winning in 2009 and 2010 and this time he made history again by winning the China Open for a record third time.

The 25-year-old took one hour and 45 minutes to claim the victory at 7-6(4), 6-2. It was also his fourth title of the year.

"I am planning to come back to the China Open next year. It's been one of my most successful tournaments. This is where I love to play. I love the conditions," said Djokovic, who is now undefeated with a 14-0 win/loss record in his three appearances in the Chinese capital.

"I have lots of support from the fans who are very loyal² and very nice. So I will really look forward to come back here next year and try to get another title."

The opening set was very close, with Tsonga good at serving and registering³ seven aces⁴ while Djokovic looking more tactical. After exchanging breaks in the fifth and sixth games, both players held serve until the set was forced into tiebreak.

In the deciding tiebreak, Djokovic stormed to a 3-0 lead, and Tsonga stayed calm and pulled within 4-3. After that, Tsonga was inconsistent and made a couple of deadly unforced errors before Djokovic took the first set at 7-4.

With one set in hand, Djokovic started to call the shots in the second set while Tsonga, despite powering out nine more aces, found it hard to hold serve. After breaking in the third and fifth games, Djokovic never looked back.

"I think the first set was really even, and maybe a couple points decided⁵ the winner there. I managed to hold my nerves⁶ in the tiebreak. He made the double fault that probably cost him the set," said the Serb.

"And then, when you're getting to the second set with the set advantage, mentally it is much more encouraging for you, and you try to play on that confidence run that you have."

Earlier, American Mike Bryan overtook⁷ Australian Todd Woodbridge's mark of 83 career doubles titles when he, alongside⁸ with brother Bob, beat Argentine Carlos Berlocq and Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-3, 6-2 for their third China Open title in four years.

1 captured   

俘获( capture的过去式和过去分词 )； 夺取； 夺得； 引起（注意、想像、兴趣）

参考例句：

• Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. 盟军俘虏了300多名敌方士兵。
• Most of the rebels were captured and disarmed. 大部分叛乱分子被俘获并解除了武装。

2 loyal   

adj.忠诚的，忠心的

参考例句：

• He is a loyal friend.他是一位忠诚的朋友。
• I judge him to be loyal.我认为他很忠诚。

3 registering   

寄存

参考例句：

• An increasing number of students are registering for degree courses each year. 每年，越来越多的学生注册学习学位课程。
• The new students have started registering. 新生已开始报到。

4 aces   

abbr.adjustable convertible-rate equity security (units) 可调节的股本证券兑换率；aircraft ejection seat 飞机弹射座椅；automatic control evaluation simulator 自动控制评估模拟器n.擅长…的人( ace的名词复数 )；精于…的人；（ 网球 ）（对手接不到发球的）发球得分；爱司球

参考例句：

• The local representative of ACES will define the local area. ACES的当地代表将划定当地的范围。 来自互联网
• Any medical expenses not covered by ACES insurance are the sole responsibility of the parents. 任何ACES保险未包括的医疗费用一律是父母的责任。 来自互联网

5 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

6 nerves   

n.神经紧张 vt.鼓起勇气

参考例句：

• What he said at the meeting strung her nerves up. 他在会议上的发言使她的神经很紧张。
• At the end of a day's teaching, her nerves were absolutely shattered. 教了一天课，她精疲力竭。

7 overtook   

v.追上，赶上，超过( overtake的过去式 )；（不愉快的事情）突然发生；突然降临；（在数量或重要性方面）大于

参考例句：

• The blue car overtook ours. 那辆蓝色的汽车超过我们的车子。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• A storm overtook the little boat. 小船突然遇到了暴风雨的袭击。 来自《简明英汉词典》

8 alongside   

adv.在旁边；prep.和...在一起，在...旁边

参考例句：

• There was a butcher's shop alongside the theatre.剧院旁边有一家肉店。
• Alongside of him stood his uncle.他的身旁站着他叔叔。