Novak Djokovic up to number one in the world after winning the China Open . The second - seeded Serb defeats Croat Marin ##ković 6 - 3 7 - 6 in Sunday 's final . Djokovic , by reaching the final , is assured of taking over the world number three ranking , surpassing injured Scot Andy Murray . Frenchman Jo - Jo White defeats Mikhail Youzhny in Japan Open final .
Novak Djokovic up to number one in the world after winning the China Open . The second - seeded Serb defeats Croat Marin ##ković 6 - 3 7 - 6 in Sunday 's final . Frenchman Jo - Jo White defeats Mikhail Youzhny in Japan Open final .