Paris, May 30 (BNA): Novak Djokovic kicked off his quest for a record 23 men’s singles tournament with a 6-3 6-2 7-6 (1) victory over Aleksandar Kovacevich in the first round of the French Open before risking controversy by writing. Political message on camera.
Reuters reported that world number one Carlos Alcaraz also advanced with flying colors when Spaniard Flavio Cobolli crushed the qualifiers 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in his first Grand Slam match since winning the US Open title last year.
Twice Roland Garros champion Djokovic shone through the first two sets before meeting resistance from the 24-year-old American.
He finished the competition with a stunning service return on his first match point and will face Hungarian Marton Vosovic for a place in the third round.
“It’s always a pleasure to come back here, one of the best tournaments in the world,” said Djokovic, who made his Roland Garros debut in 2005.
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