World number one vak Djokovic, forced out of US Open with a shoulder injury, suffered a doubles defeat at Japan Open on Monday but proved his recovery is on track. Bru Soares of Brazil and Mate Pavic of Croatia beat 32-year-old Serbian star and his countryman Filip Krajivic 6-2, 4-6, 10-4 to progress to quarter-finals.  doubles experts survived Djokovic's powerful serves with crisp volleying as ir quick court cover overwhelmed Serbian pair's bold shots.

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Japan Open Singles debut

Top seed Djokovic will make his Japan Open singles debut later this week playing Alexei Popyrin, a 20-year-old Australian, at Ariake Coliseum, a venue for Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His main challengers in Japan event will be second seed Borna Coric of Croatia and Belgian third seed David Goffin. Earlier this month, Djokovic was forced to pull out of his US Open fourth-round clash with Stan Wawrinka due to a nagging injury in his left shoulder. His return means he could play out season and hold off a challenge to his number one ranking from US Open winner Rafael Nal. Later in day, 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic of Croatia will face Yuichi Sugita, entering on a wild card, who les local hope after Japanese star Kei Nishikori pulled out of tournament due to injuries.

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vak Djokovic launched his own brand of nutrition

vak Djokovic has recently launched DJOKOlife. It is a range of nutrition which is healthy and of high-quality, created by a team of expert nutritionists and supported by player. He wants to relay his experience of quality life to his people. In  launch event, Djokovic said:

"During my 10-year career, I h chance to travel a lot and try different kinds of food, bre, snacks, energy and protein bars. w, at last, I have found diet that best suits me, that provides tools for overcoming obstacles – both on and off court – for finding correct balance that makes me feel better. DJOKOlife offers a range of products that reflect my idea for a better lifestyle and diet. y are inspired by my personal experience and contain ingredients that are very carefully selected in accordance with highest quality standards."

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(With PTI Inputs)