Novak Djokovic continues on the path to the desired 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open. In the first set in the third round entry he has to fight. The fuss surrounding his political message continues.
After the fuss about his political message to the French Open has Novak Djokovic reached the third round with some initial problems. The 36-year-old Serbian tennis star defeated it Hungary Marton Fucsovics on Wednesday evening after 2:44 hours with 7: 6 (7: 2), 6: 0, 6: 3.
The first run alone lasted 88 minutes. In the round of the top 32, Djokovic now wants to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Spain his way to the desired 23rd Grand Slam title and thus to the sole record Rafael Nadal continue.
Between politics and double faults
Before the second round game, the world association ITF had announced that Djokovic did not have to fear any sanctions for his action after the opening match. The two-time Paris winner wrote “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” on the lens of a TV camera and was reprimanded by France’s sports minister, among others.
In terms of sport, Djokovic initially found it difficult and had to give up his serve for the first time with a double fault to make it 5: 4. He later scolded his team in the stands. In the tie-break, the outsider Fucsovics received an ovation from the audience for winning a fascinating rally to make it 2:4. However, Djokovic remained unimpressed and took the important first set. After that he largely dominated.
Top favorite Carlos Alcaraz also made it through confidently despite a weak phase. The 20-year-old Spaniard only allowed himself a few negligence in the 6: 1, 3: 6, 6: 1, 6: 2 in 2:25 hours against the Japanese Taro Daniel in the second set. He now meets Canadian Denis Shapovalov, who is 26th seeded. The first contender for the title was Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece who made it into the third round 6: 3, 7: 6 (7: 4), 6: 2 against the Spaniard Roberto Carballés Baena.
(dpa)
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