NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic started his quest for a record-breaking 23rd males’s Grand Slam singles title on the French Open in Paris with a commanding first-round victory over debutant Aleksandar Kovacevic.
The Serbian participant, a two-time champion at Roland Garros, defeated Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) on Monday.
The Serbian participant, a two-time champion at Roland Garros, defeated Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) on Monday.
Djokovic comfortably sailed by means of the primary two units, however encountered some resistance from the 24-year-old American within the third set.
Regardless of Kovacevic’s effort, his lack of expertise grew to become evident through the tie-break on the famend clay court docket.
The match concluded with Djokovic clinching victory on his first match level, because of a scintillating service return.
Djokovic will subsequent face Hungarian Marton Fucsovics as he vies for a spot within the third spherical of the event.
