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Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal start their China Open campaign on Tuesday

Novak Djokovic celebrates a point against Roger Federer during their Men's Singles Final
Image: Novak Djokovic: The US Open champion returns to action in Beijing

World No 1 Novak Djokovic starts the defence of his China Open title along with third seed Rafa Nadal and you can watch the action on Tuesday from 5.30am on Sky Sports 3.

The top-seeded Serb is aiming to continue his dominance in Beijing as he aims to land his sixth title - but will be wary after Monday saw Jo-Wilfried Tsongo and Milos Raonic perish in the first round.

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We take a look at Novak Djokovic's domination of the China Open, a tournament he has won five times

Having already claimed the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open crowns, the 28-year-old opens his China quest against Italian qualifier Simone Bolelli.

The 10-time Grand Slam champion will then team up with his younger sibling Djordje Djokovic in the doubles.

Rafael Nadal upset at Flushing Meadows
Image: Rafa Nadal: The Spaniard will hope to turn his season around in China

Also in action is the nine-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal, who is looking to end his unsuccessful season on a high. The Spaniard opens up against Wild Card Di Wu from China at the National Tennis Stadium.

Fourth seed David Ferrer, who has been nursing an elbow issue that kept him out of Wimbledon, will hope for a strong showing. He faces a tough opening clash against Thomaz Bellucci from Brazil. 

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American sixth seed John Isner is up against young Austrian sensation Dominic Thiem while talented Frenchman Adrian Mannarino takes on Wild Card Lu Yen-Hsun.

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Canada's Vasek Pospisil is also in action against 35-year-old Victor Estrella Burgos from the Dominican Republic.

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Watch all the action on Tuesday 5 October from 5.30am on Sky Sports 3.

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