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.

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).

The Juventus forward posted a video to Instagram of himself and Djokovic attempting several run-ups and leaps as onlookers find it all rather amusing.

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.

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.

MIKE DICKSON IN SYDNEY: The abolition of deciding third sets to be replaced by elongated tiebreaks will be seriously considered by the ATP Cup after the events of this week.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The last team to win the Six Nations on the back of a losing Rugby World Cup final was - oh wait, sorry, there isn't one.

MIKE DICKSON: The tennis world has been thrown into a state of flux after the late cancellation of the first Masters level event of the year, at Indian Wells in California.

England face Switzerland in the Nations League third place play-off final after both sides were knocked out of contention to win. Find out KO time, channel, squads, predicted lineups and more here.

Jordan Pickford joked he is relieved to have escaped a Twitter battering after scoring his penalty in the UEFA Nations League shoot-out victory against Switzerland.

They have been in a war of words for weeks. 

Guy Sebastian is calling a truce on his feud with Iggy Azalea. Speaking to 60 Minutes on Sunday, Guy admitted he feels bad for the 29-year-old rapper in the wake of her nude photo leak.

The Australian singer, 29, stepped out make-up free with her rapper beau Playboi Carti, 22, and her pet dog in Miami on Sunday.

Iggy Azalea, 29, has quietly returned to social media, two weeks after vanishing from Instagram and Twitter due to her nude photos being leaked online.  

They've been immensely loved up the past few months. 

They met in 2018 when Playboi Carti was on tour, and quickly became one of the music industry's most talked about couples.

It seems the Twitter feud between Iggy Azalea and Guy Sebastian is far from over. 

She's known for her daring sense of style.

Iggy Azalea has defended her 'sickening' In My Defense album artwork.

Iggy Azalea opened up about being bullied in high school and spending time at a mental health retreat. 

She's known for her explicit lyrics and even more risqué music videos.

She's been on the comeback trail since releasing Sally Walker in March.

Rapper Iggy Azalea regularly champions LGBTI+ rights. 

Iggy Azalea has has sparked engagement rumours with boyfriend Playboi Carti after sharing a telling video of a massive diamond ring on her left hand wedding finger. 

She's already released the hits Sally Walker and Started from her forthcoming sophmore album, In My Defense.

Iggy Azalea and Snoop Dogg had one of the biggest celebrity feuds of 2014.

Iggy Azalea made a long-overdue return to the charts last year with her hit single Kream.

She first sparked speculation she's engaged to US rapper Playboi Carti last week, when she debuted a giant diamond ring on her left hand wedding finger. 

Iggy Azalea is in the midst of a musical comeback thanks to social media.

Iggy Azalea oozes sex appeal as she strips down to a skimpy candy-coloured bikini top to promote her forthcoming album drop

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is known for her outrageous high-fashion looks.

Iggy Azalea is at war with the British cartoon character Peppa Pig.

The singer, 29, shared a screen grab of new album In My Defense on the iTunes chart and the price box alongside it revealed it had already been 'purchased'.

The Aussie rapper, 29, set pulses racing as she sauntered into the club wearing a very revealing pink dress.

Iggy Azalea just released her long-awaited sophomore album, In My Defense.

Iggy Azalea has expressed fears that Peppa Pig is going to outsell her comeback album on the charts.

The Australian singer, 29, ensured all eyes were on her as she took to the stage at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Friday night.

She's the Australian rapper known for her designer fashion, and Iggy Azalea, 29, opted for a black blazer and Gucci tights at a LA pop-up store on Saturday.

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, 29, suffered a wardrobe malfunction on Friday, when her leopard print tights caused her

Iggy Azalea released the music video for her new single 'F*** It Up' last week. 

She released her latest album 'In My Defense' last week. 

Iggy Azalea released her sophomore album In My Defense last week, five long years after her debut effort The New Classic topped the charts. 

Iggy Azalea made headlines last week when she released the music video for her explicit new single F**k It Up.

Iggy Azalea has sparked engagement rumours to boyfriend Jordan 'Playboy Carti' Carter once again after flaunting a large diamond ring on a US talk show on Thursday.

The singer, 29, looked noticeably slimmer in her cute outfit choice, that boasted a sweetheart neckline and thigh-skimming hem.