TOKYO (AP) Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Wednesday by beating Japanese wild-card entry Go Soeda 6-3, 7-5.
Djokovic, who is attempting to win a title on his tournament debut for the 10th time, hit 10 aces and saved three of four break points.
I was pleased to do it in two, Djokovic said. He played a good match, fought very hard and made me work for my win today.
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