NOVAK Djokovic began his efforts to defend his French Open title by beating residence tennis participant Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Wednesday (29/5) WIB.
The 37-year-old Serbian recorded a 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) and 6-4 win over Herbert.
The holder of 24 Grand Slam titles will change into the participant with essentially the most Grand Slam titles on this planet if he can win his fourth title at Roland Garros.
Nevertheless, forward of the French Open, Djokovic’s efficiency was lower than shining. He hasn’t even reached a single last this 12 months.
This made Djokovic, earlier than the French Open, say he got here with low expectations however excessive expectations.
Within the match towards Herbert, who’s ranked 142nd on this planet, Djokovic’s motion on the baseline didn’t all the time look snug. Even so, he returned the ball nicely and succeeded in selecting sharp assaults.
“I am happy with the best way I began this match,” mentioned Djokovic, who will face Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena within the second spherical of the French Open.
“In comparison with the tournaments I performed earlier than, I really feel higher. I really feel I’m transferring in the proper course,” he continued. (bbc/Z-1)
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