Novak Djokovic kicks off French Open campaign with win over Aleksandar Kovacevic

Novak Djokovic sailed into the second round at the French Open with a straight-sets win over American Aleksandar Kovacevic. The Serbian, who has had a subdued clay-court season so far, survived a third-set wobble to come through 6-3 6-2 7-6(1).

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Roland-GarrosBig celebration from Djokovic met with boos and cheers from Paris crowd35 MINUTES AGO He is targeting a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros, while he would also equal Serena Williams’ Open Era record with victory in Paris. More to follow.