2023-11-01 22:39:00
World No.1 Novak Djokovic made a masterful return to the circuit at the Masters 1000 in Paris, winning 6-3, 6-2 over Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry (31st) in the second round on Tuesday.
In the Parisian room, Djokovic returns to competition after a month and a half break after the 24th Grand Slam trophy won at the US Open in September, an absolute record equaled by the Australian Margaret Court. In the wake of his triumph in New York, he made a victorious foray into the Davis Cup in Spain, in Valencia.
The 36-year-old Serbian, outgoing finalist (beaten by Rune) and already victorious six times at Bercy (record), avoided the same fate as world No.2 and No.3 Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, who both fell entry.
In the round of 16, he will face the Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor (23rd), a newcomer at this stage in Masters 1000.
Clinique, as often, Djokovic knew how to make the difference when necessary, to widen the gap 5 games to 3, before pocketing the first set with an ace. At the same time, he did not have to face the slightest break point.
The second set was even quieter, with a first break at the start, then a second (4-1) to escape definitively.
21 winning shots, ten unforced errors: the statistics sheet speaks for itself.
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