Novak
Djokovic advanced to the third round of the
French Open with a convincing
victory over
Marton Fucsovics, winning 7-6(2), 6-0, 6-3.
The 2-time
French Open champion started slowly but gradually gained momentum to defeat
Fucsovics. In his opening match, Djokovic defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic of the
United States in three sets, while Fucsovics had eliminated the local player
Hugo Grenier.
The first
set was closely contested, with Fucsovics playing well despite the strong wind
on Philippe Chatrier court. With each player earning a break, the set was
decided in a tie-break, where Djokovic showcased his experience and took
control of the match.
From that
point on, Fucsovics' level dropped significantly, and he lost the second set
6-0 in just 35 minutes. The 22-time Grand Slam champion stepped up his game and
capitalized on the three break point opportunities he had.
The third
set followed a similar pattern, as it was evident that Fucsovics was physically
fatigued while Djokovic was consistently hitting his shots and excelling in
return points. Although Fucsovics managed to break Djokovic's serve when he was
down 5-2, it was not enough as he lost his own serve in the following game.
The final score was
7-6(2), 6-0, 6-3 in favor of
Novak Djokovic, who advanced to the third round
and will face
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, a challenging opponent considering
their previous encounter at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Open, where the Spanish player
emerged victorious