Djokovic begins French Open title defence with win over Herbert

Novak Djokovic began his French Open title defence with a spectacular victory over home hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Djokovic stepped up to another level when it mattered to win 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in last night’s session at Roland Garros.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion will take sole ownership of the record of most major titles with a fourth victory on the Paris clay.

This year, Djokovic has appeared to lack some of the fire which has often fuelled his success but his demonstrative celebrations as he clinched the two-set lead indicated his pleasure.

Djokovic says he is glad he started the way he started and the way he felt on the court

He says that compared to the previous weeks of tournaments he played recently, he felt good and much better and feels he is moving in a positive direction.

Djokovic will play Spain’s world number 63 Roberto Carballes Baena in round two.

Source: BBC Sports