Wozniacki wins 2nd China Open title, Del Potro stumbles

Caroline Wozniacki defeated Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-3 to win the China Open and her third WTA title of the year on Sunday, while Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia beat top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 6-4 in the men's final.

The victory was Wozniacki's second title in Beijing.

The unseeded Sevastova downed U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka in the semifinal, but couldn't handle the secondseeded Dane's punishing groundstrokes.

Though Sevastova threatened late in the second set, Wozniacki broke in the ninth game to wrap up the title, the 30th of her career.

Wozniacki said eight was her lucky number and, having won in Beijing eight years ago, she "felt it was my year."

"Last time was different. I was 20 years old," Wozniacki said. "A lot has happened since then.

"I think I just really appreciate still being here, playing well, being able to win these titles."

Sevastova said she had seen a path to victory in the second set before Wozniacki slammed the door.

"I think the second set should have been closer. Maybe I had even chances to win it," Sevastova said.

In the men's final, big-hitting Basilashvili collected his second title of the year after winning in Hamburg.

U.S. Open finalist Del Potro has the consolation of having qualified for the ATP Finals in London next month.

Basilashvili saved all seven break points he faced against the Argentine.

Chardy keen for tips on beating Djokovic in Shanghai

Jeremy Chardy has lost track of how many times he's lost to Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic. It's a lot.

Chardy set up a 12th career meeting against Djokovic — he thought it was a 15th — after beating Maximilian Marterer of Germany 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

"He keeps on telling me that," said Djokovic about Chardy crediting him with more wins than he's actually earned.

"Joking aside, he's a great guy. I get along very well with him. What I did well in the past in our matchups, I managed to neutralize his first serve, and also take advantage of his second serve, and try to be consistent on my service games, move him around the court, because he's not the best mover.

"So I try to expose his weaknesses."

In their 11 previous meetings, Djokovic has won all 26 sets they've played.

"I haven't found the key ... so I would like to try something different even if I get killed," Chardy said while laughing. "It is not easy to believe once you lost all these times in a row and never won a set.

"The way I played the last times just didn't work. I feel like I already tried different things. If you have an idea. I will listen."

Chardy saved all three break points he faced in the match against Marterer.

"The courts here are really fast and I was surprised because I didn't think we had courts this fast on tour," Chardy said. "Maybe that will help me (against Djokovic)."