Djokovic cruises in Monte Carlo after Alcaraz withdraws injured
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Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: World number one Novak Djokovic flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday,...
Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: World number one Novak Djokovic flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, after third seed Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the event due to injury.
After receiving a bye in the first round, Djokovic was imperious on the main Rainier III court as he won 6-1, 6-2 against the unseeded Russian.
The Serb need just one hour and 10 minutes to make a return to winning ways in his first match since a shock early exit at Indian Wells to Italian Luca Nardi.
The 36-year-old became the oldest world no.1 in the history of the ATP rankings when he took to the court in Monte Carlo.
But there was no sign of Djokovic feeling his age as he broke Safiullin's serve twice to race into a 4-0 lead in the first set.
