A convincing victory for Novak within the second spherical of the French Open.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic booked a 3rd spherical spot at Roland-Garros with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena (ATP no.63) on Court docket Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday.
The match lasted two hours and 4 minutes.
Regardless of struggling a break within the opening recreation, Novak instantly bounced again to degree the rating at 1-1. The Spaniard put up a robust resistance till the tenth recreation, when the Serbian star broke his serve to clinch the set.
Djokovic elevated his efficiency to an impeccable degree within the second set, dominating the courtroom with relentless precision. He raced to a 4-0 lead with two breaks of serve. Though his rival managed to interrupt again as soon as, Novak responded with one other break for 6-1.
Carballes Baena appeared powerless in opposition to a extremely centered and energetic Novak within the third set. The highest seed exhibited very good motion and was dominant in all points of the sport, closing out the match in spectacular model.
“I’m glad that I got here by the opening two rounds in straight units,” Djokovic mentioned. “Once more firstly, within the first set, I used to be challenged. He was enjoying very nicely, aggressive from the beginning. It took me a bit little bit of time to start out swinging by the ball a bit extra unfastened. Essential break to clinch the primary set. After that, the second and third set actually went my method.”
Match statistics: aces (5-2), double faults (1-3), winners (43-20), unforced errors (24-23), whole factors gained (92-59).
The world no.1 goes on to face Lorenzo Musetti (30) for a spot within the final 16. The Italian defeated Gael Monfils (FRA) within the second spherical with out shedding a set.
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