Dominant Djokovic outstrips Millman in Japan Open final

John Millman has finished short of claiming his first ATP title after losing the final of the Japan Open in straight sets to Novak Djokovic.Top seed: Novak Djokovic in action at the Japan Open in Tokyo.Despite the loss, it was an excellent week for Millman who is expected to get a rankings boost from No.80 to No.58 in the world, as well as a $A289,000 payday.

The 30 year-old enjoyed a remarkable run through to what was just his second ATP final, winning a total of six matches including two in qualifying.He had survived three match points in his opening-round qualifier against American Bradley Klahn, but powered through the draw which opened up nicely for him as seeded players such as Borna Coric and Benoit Paire fell by the wayside.

Millman started confidently and pushed Djokovic in the opening service game on Sunday but was effectively playing catch-up for most of the set.Getty ImagesThings started inauspiciously for the Queenslander in the second, getting broken after holding a 40-15 advantage. From there, the Serb dominated proceedings, and charged through the set to claim his first title in Tokyo, his fourth this year and 76th of his career.

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