2023-11-01 18:01:00
Novak Djokovic made a return to the circuit while mastering the Masters 1000 in Paris. He won 6-3 6-2 once morest Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry (31st) in the 2nd round.
In the Parisian room, Djokovic returns to competition following a month and a half break following 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 3 Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, who both fell at the start .
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.
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