Tennis-So far so good for Djokovic as he keeps French title defence on track


  • Tennis
  • Thursday, 26 May 2022

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2022 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his second round match against Slovakia's Alex Molcan REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

PARIS (Reuters) -World number one Novak Djokovic is pleased with his performance level so far at the French Open and believes everything is heading in the right direction in his title defence and quest for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam.

Djokovic expertly managed some tricky conditions at Roland Garros on Wednesday to complete a solid 6-2 6-3 7-6(4) victory over Slovakia's Alex Molcan to set up a third-round meeting against Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene.

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