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Nadal, Pouille On Beijing Collision Course

It was one of the more riveting matches of the year: a five-set thriller between Rafael Nadal and Lucas Pouille less than a month ago at the US Open. Ready for an encore? The second-seeded Spaniard and sixth-seeded Frenchman are on a collision course for a quarter-final rematch at next week's China Open. Nadal must go through Paolo Lorenzi, followed by either Albert Ramos-Vinolas or a qualifier for his potential shot at revenge. Pouille, who prevailed in a dramatic deciding tie-break, enters in top form after lifting his first ATP World Tour trophy at the Moselle Open in Metz. He opens against wild card Yen-Hsun Lu. View Draw The potential encounter could have significant implications in both players' bids to...

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Djokovic Withdraws From China Open

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week's China Open in Beijing due to an elbow injury. “I am very sad not to be able to compete at the China Open this year. I am still recovering from my elbow injury and have been advised not to play tournaments until my condition improves and allows me to compete. I will continue with my rehabilitation and hope to be able to return to the ATP World Tour as soon as possible,” Djokovic said. “The China Open is one of my favourite tournaments. I have had a lot of success there, winning the title six times. I love competing in front of the passionate Chinese fans, and...

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