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Novak Djokovic cruises into third round of French Open

Djokovic into French Open third round
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Novak Djokovic progresses to the third round of French Open with a 6-2 6-0 6-2 victory over Guido Pella.

Novak Djokovic has progressed to the third round of French Open with a 6-2 6-0 6-2 victory over Guido Pella.

Both players held their serves in the early stages of the match before the world number one broke twice, taking the set 6-2.

The Serbian dominated the second set, wrapping it up 6-0 in just 26 minutes as Pella struggled to cope with Djokovic's athleticism.

World number 63 Pella fared slightly better in the third set, claiming two games. However, Djokovic held his serve comfortably with some impressive volleys before breaking Pella once more to take the final set 6-2.

Djokovic will face Grigor Dimitrov in the third round.

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