Novak Djokovic progressed to the third round of the French Open after seeing off French world No 74 Valentin Royer 6-3 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 6-3 amid a feisty Roland-Garros atmosphere.With the Frenchman battling back to take the third set via a tie-break, Djokovic started to react badly towards the crowd at Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Indeed, the 39-year-old put his finger to his lips in a shushing action at several points, and after victory struck a familiar pose of playing a violin with his tennis racket from the court. The Serb was also booed by the Paris crowd.
Djokovic will next face Brazil’s exciting 19-year-old Joao Fonseca in the third round for a place in the last 16 in Paris. Fonseca fought back from two sets behind to beat 20-year-old Croatian Dino Prizmic 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-2.
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“I’ve played two matches and I feel like I’ve played for two weeks,” Djokovic said.
“The crowd were involved fully and it wasn’t easy for me. It was a very hot day. I hope I do not play another Frenchman here!”
During the contest, Djokovic was heard saying: “They don’t have respect, no respect, no respect” after his serve got interrupted by a spectator.
Meanwhile, Russian 11th seed Andrey Rublev was given a three-hour workout in the Paris heat in a 6-1 1-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) victory over Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli to move into the third round.Exciting 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar is also through after a 6-1 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 7-5 victory over Australian James Duckworth. Erratic Swiatek progresses as No 2 seed Rybakina falls, Britain’s Jones knocked outWorld No 3 Iga Swiatek continued her bid to rediscover her best form at the French Open,…
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