Novak fires into third round at Roland Garros – Novak Djokovic

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 Courtroom Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday.

The match lasted two hours and 4 minutes.

Regardless of struggling a break within the opening sport, Novak instantly bounced again to degree the rating at 1-1. The Spaniard put up a powerful resistance till the tenth sport, 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 towards 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.

Match statistics: aces (5-2), double faults (1-3), winners (43-20), unforced errors (24-23), complete factors gained (92-59).

The world no.1 goes on to face both Lorenzo Musetti (ITA, 30) or Gael Monfils (FRA) for a spot within the final 16.

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