Novak Djokovic made a successful return from a shoulder injury with victory over Alexei Popyrin in the opening round of the Japan Open. He had to retire from the US Open last month.

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has taken an innovative approach to training ahead of the Japan Open by stepping into the dohyo to face a sumo wrestler. 

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, while showing no ill-effects from his recent shoulder injury.

The world No 1, competing in his first tournament since withdrawing from last month's US Open with a shoulder injury, secured a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Lucas Pouille on Friday.

World number one Novak Djokovic secured his 76th tour-level title by beating John Millman in straight sets at the Japan Open.

Djokovic, who had a bye into round two, took his record over Shapovalov to 3-0 and has now won 22 straight sets in Asia - dating back to his title in Shanghai last year and last week's Japan Open.

Novak Djokovic's semi-final streak in Shanghai is over. The defending champion, a four-time winner of the Masters had reached the semi-finals in all eight of his tournament appearances.

Rafael Nadal has been absent from the Shanghai Masters but is guaranteed to recapture the world No 1 spot next month after Novak Djokovic went down to a shock quarter final defeat in China .

Novak Djokovic has aimed a jibe at outgoing ATP chairman Chris Kermode as the Serbian tennis star welcomed new chairman Andrea Gaudenzi to the tennis organisation on Thursday.

Kyle Edmund continued his upturn in form with a straight-sets win over Diego Schwartzman at the Rolex Paris Masters to book a showdown with world number one Novak Djokovic.

British number three Kyle Edmund had posted back-to-back wins after arriving at the Rolex Paris Masters on an eight-match losing streak that stretched back to August.

The last great tennis player to emerge, incongruously, from an upbringing that took place largely in a mountainous ski area was one of the greatest ever: Novak Djokovic.

After beginning the week under the weather, Djokovic has looked stronger with each match and he was just too good for 20-year-old Shapovalov, appearing in his first Masters final.

Novak Djokovic proved he is every inch the doting father as he larked around with his two kids during an outing the local park on Wednesday afternoon.

Novak Djokovic helped Serbia make a fast start to their Davis Cup campaign with victory over Japan in Madrid. The world number two was unfazed by a sparse crowd on the central court.

With the tie coming down to a deciding doubles rubber, Djokovic was subbed in to partner Viktor Troicki against Khachanov and Rublev, but it was the Russians who came out on top 6-4 4-6 7-6 (8).

Novak Djokovic was forced to dig deep and lost his temper with the chair umpire and crowd in his 7-6(5) 7-6(6) win over Kevin Anderson to win a testing ATC Cup tie for Serbia in Brisbane.

Djokovic, who has yet to drop a set at the tournament, beat Chile's Cristian Garin 6-3, 6-3 in Brisbane, while team-mate Dusan Lajovic won 6-2, 7-6, with Serbia set to travel to Sydney for the quarters.

Novak Djokovic showed his class in the deciding rubber to take a 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 victory, and book a showdown against Spain or Australia in Sunday's showpiece.

MIKE DICKSON IN SYDNEY: It was gone 1am when Novak Djokovic fell into his team-mates' arms after starring in both the singles and doubles as Serbia came back to beat Spain 2-1.

Nadal - who lost the inaugural tournament's final singles rubber in straight sets to Novak Djokovic - complained to the umpire about fans of the Serbian star.

World No.1 Novak Djokovic's has expressed a reluctance to be given a vaccine for coronavirus, as world tennis works out the best way to get the show back on the road.

Jelena Djokovic, 33, shared a 10-minute video of an American physician which focuses on the conspiracy theory that 5G technology has played a role in creating the current global health crisis.

Novak Djokovic has been spotted in Marbella after returning to training on Monday amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

People from across the globe have been getting creative with their footwear as they compete in the viral 'Walk A Mile' challenge, inspired by Iggy Azalea's debut single 'Work'.

Luis Suarez finished that season as top goalscorer with 31 goals, but was forced to sit out this opening five matches as punishment for his assault on the Chelsea defender the season before.

On Tuesday, September 17 Glenfiddich celebrated the launch of one of its most exquisite whiskies ever, Glenfiddich Grand Cru. Martha Stewart and more notables were in attendance.

Former Chelsea man Branislav Ivanovic may well have ambitions to become a coach one day, and unintentionally took to the big screen in Zenit St Petersburg's recent match to show off his tactics.

The 49-year-old actress went into isolation with her partner, 28, on March 16, after the couple displayed symptoms.

Actress Michelle Keegan is at her athletic best in a new sportswear campaign for Very, shot on location at the stunning Taal Monument in Cape Town.

The actress has revealed she would love join the cast of Downton Abbey after quitting her Our Girl role in January.

Taking a break from isolating with her husband, Mark Wright, 33, the Our Girl actress, 32, appeared to be nervous as she tried to distance herself from fellow shoppers, in Essex on Thursday

A surgeon has been accused of removing a tear-duct instead of a brain tumour, before then trying to cover up the botched surgery, which took place at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

THE TEE ROOM: Here, Sportsmail's Mike Dickson takes you through all the little bits and pieces that have cropped up over the last few days at a Ryder Cup that was compelling viewing.

Made In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie 'Habbs' Habboo cosied up together as they modelled matching teal surgical masks on Wednesday, amid the current global health crisis.

YouTuber Jack Maynard has recorded a track to help his followers get through the dire days of self-isolation.

Made In Chelsea's resident mum Jane Felstead has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to her treatment for Multiple Sclerosis.

Singer and former-reality star Julius Cowdrey has described his recent battle with coronavirus as 'awful' and has warned that 'the virus spreads like wildfire'.

Clooney will play a lonely Arctic scientist called Augustine who tries to make contact with an astronaut on board a spacecraft trying to return home in the post-apocalyptic tale.

CHRIS FOY IN JAPAN: The World Cup quarter-final line-up has now been finalised after hosts Japan booked their place in the knockout stages with a barnstorming victory over Scotland on Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Finn Russell is loving the different life in France, and he has emerged as Europe's in-form No 10 this season.

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Women's Rugby player being treated for coronavirus spent days training near to Team GB Olympians at their base in Loughborough before she was diagnosed.

The Bucket List, where celebrities such as Ed Sheeran have frequented, is believed to be letting it's July lease go until the multi-million dollar refurbishment of the Bondi Pavilion is complete.

He's a Glee alum who dated superstar Emma Watson last year. But last Thursday, Chord Overstreet seemed to have moved on when he was spotted out for dinner with a model.

On Tuesday, two movie posters for Little Women were released for fans. Twitter roasted the movie posters for the lack of creativity from the studio.

MasterChef viewers have unleashed their fury at Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic for being 'too tough' on a contestant.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic has spoken highly of MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in a gushing message, amid backlash from viewers.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic was accused of 'bullying' MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in an episode aired last week.

The 34-year-old model, who is the star of Channel 4's The Sex Clinic, has put her career on hold to look after coronavirus patients.

The PM is expected to recommend people wear them in the office, on public transport and when shopping despite not making them compulsory in England.