Djokovic, the defending champion, smoothly progressed to the third round of the French Open with a comprehensive victory over Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena amidst rainy conditions in Paris. Serbia’s Djokovic, 37, secured a 6-4 6-1 6-2 win, marking his 19th consecutive year reaching the last 32 at Roland Garros. Despite initial doubts about his form, Djokovic displayed confidence in his ability to contend for a Grand Slam title. Playing under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier, Novak Djokovic faced minimal resistance from Carballes Baena and exhibited his trademark ability to excel in crucial moments.
His commanding performance sets up a third-round encounter with 30th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev advanced to the third round with a convincing straight-set victory over Belgium’s David Goffin. The German sixth seed, a strong contender for the title, will face Dutch 26th seed Tallon Griekspoor in the next round. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, Zverev remains focused on his tournament campaign. Additionally, Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev progressed after his opponent Miomir Kecmanovic retired from their match.
Norwegian seventh seed Casper Ruud and Bulgarian tenth seed Grigor Dimitrov secured victories, showcasing their prowess on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur and Danish 13th seed Holger Rune impressed with their performances, advancing to the third round with confidence.
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