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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Eyes on the skies: $16.7 million would keep radar stations in top shape through 2030 ... Our view: RCC's health care opportunity can't be lost ... Medford plans to go after utilty debtors ... Eyes on the skies: $16.7 million would keep radar stations in top shape through 2030 ... Our view: RCC's health care opportunity can't be lost ... Medford plans to go after utilty debtors ... TENNIS Djokovic extends China Open winning streak to 21 Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 1, 2014 at 5:43 PM By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 1, 2014 at 5:43 PM » Social News BEIJING — Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak at the China Open to 21 straight matches, beating Canada’s Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 7-5 under the roof on center court on a cold, rainy Wednesday. The top-ranked Djokovic came back from a break down in the second set and fought off a set point at 4-5 to close out the match in straight sets. He has lost only three sets en route to winning four China Open titles in four years. Djokovic faces a tough road to pick up a fifth straight title, with a potential quarterfinal against No. 5-seeded Grigor Dimitrov and possible semifinal against U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic or Andy Murray. He could meet No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the final. Although his wife, Jelena Ristic, is preparing to give birth to their first child in about a month, Djokovic said he remains focused on his goal of finishing No. 1 for the third time in the last four years. He has a healthy lead over Nadal and No. 3 Roger Federer in the rankings, but he’s still planning to play a full tournament schedule as the season winds down, including the ATP Tour Finals in London in November. “It’s definitely always the highest priority out there with winning Grand Slams,” Djokovic said. “That gives me plenty of motivation. It would mean, of course, a lot to me. That’s why I’m out here in Beijing and (next week in) Shanghai, competing and trying to get that year-end No. 1.” In women’s play, Petra Kvitova defeated Peng Shuai of China 6-4, 6-2 to set up a third-round match with Venus Williams in a reprise of their three-set encounter at Wimbledon. Williams advanced on Tuesday with a win over France’s Caroline Garcia. In June, Kvitova was two points from defeat in a third-round Wimbledon match against Williams, but came back to prevail 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-5 and ride that momentum all the way to her second title at the All England Club. “Every match (I have) played with Venus was a really great fight until the end,” Kvitova said. “It’s the third round in the tournament. It’s very early to meet each other again, same as Wimbledon.” No. 6-seeded Caroline Wozniacki was upset by former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur, 6-4, 7-6 (9). Wozniacki, who is having a resurgent season and had won 25 of her last 31 matches, wasted five set points and double-faulted three times in the second-set tiebreaker, including on match point. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Oct. 1, 2014 at 5:43 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501