Novak Djokovic back with a bang at the Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic lost only one game as he crushed Dusan Lajovic in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Having lost his opening matches at the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open last month, Djokovic was low on confidence as his last victory was at the Australian Open in January.
However, there were no signs of his poor run of form in the Principality on Monday as he blew his fellow Serb away 6-0, 6-1 in 56 minutes.
His first win since January, and it feels so good! ??@DjokerNole defeats Dusan Lajovic 6-0 6-1 in 56 minutes. #RolexMCMasters pic.twitter.com/v6jfvMyVoj
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 16, 2018
The two-time former champion will face another Serb in Borna Coric, who beat Frenchman Julien Benneteau 6-2, 6-3, in the second round.
Kei Nishikori also made a successful comeback to the ATP Tour level on the back of a long-term layoff as he battled back from a set down to beat Tomas Berdych 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
Milos Raonic also had to produce a comeback as he beat local wild card Lucas Catarina 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Latest
-
News‘I felt more nervous when I was starting the match than when I was two sets down,’ admits Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic stormed back to reach French Open quarter-final.
-
NewsHeartbreak for Francesca Jones at Viking Open, but youngster insists ‘I will be persistent’
Francesca Jones suffers from a congenital condition.
-
NewsAlfie Hewett successfully defends his French Open wheelchair singles title
Alfie Hewett completed the double at Roland Garros.
-
NewsTeenager Lorenzo Musetti threatens major shock before fading against Novak Djokovic at French Open
Musetti won the first two sets against Djokovic.
-
NewsCoco Gauff vows to continue to ‘dream big and aim higher’ after reaching French Open quarter-final
Coco Gauff is yet to drop a set in singles at Roland Garros.
-
French OpenPatrick McEnroe on Roger Federer’s French Open withdrawal: ‘I don’t like it. It’s not a tune-up tournament’
“He shouldn’t have shown up for the tournament,” says Patrick McEnroe.
-
NewsImpressive Coco Gauff sees off Ons Jabeur at French Open to reach maiden Grand Slam quarter-final
Gauff defeated Ons Jabeur 6-3 6-1 and is yet to drop a set in singles.
-
WimbledonSerena Williams excited to switch to grass, but admits she is unlikely to play Wimbledon warm-up events
Serena Williams sets sights on Wimbledon adventure.
-
French OpenAndy Murray defends Roger Federer’s ‘sensible decision’ to withdraw from French Open to aid recovery
“It makes sense to be reactive,” says Andy Murray.
-
French OpenAlexander Zverev flexes his muscles as he storms into French Open quarter-finals
Zverev is through to the last eight at a third straight Slam.