Djokovic Cruises into French Open 3rd Round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved efficiently through the gears once again to beat Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena and reach the French Open third round.

Serbia’s Djokovic cruised to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory on another rain-soaked day in Paris.

It ensured he has reached the third round at the clay-court Grand Slam for the 19th consecutive year.

Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev booked his place in the third round with a routine straight-set victory over Belgium’s David Goffin.

The German sixth seed continued to underline his title credentials with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 win.

On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka underlined her French Open title credentials by completing another commanding straight-set win to reach the third round at Roland Garros.

The world number two took just 62 minutes to dismiss Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima 6-2, 6-2 under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Meanwhile, The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour, says tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.

It comes after Belgium’s David Goffin had chewing gum spat at him during a match against France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

On Wednesday, women’s defending champion Iga Swiatek pleaded with fans to keep quiet during points and not to shout out.