Novak Djokovic Dominates at Monte Carlo Masters, Advances to Third Round

World number one Novak Djokovic showcased his dominance at the Monte Carlo Masters with a commanding 6-1 6-2 victory over Russia’s Roman Safiullin in the rain-delayed third round on Tuesday. Djokovic, who skipped the recent Miami Open to manage his schedule, looked sharp as he broke Safiullin’s serve multiple times to secure the win.

The Serbian star expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, “I think even the games that I lost I had break points in those games. It is a really great first match at the start of the clay season.” Djokovic recently made history by becoming the oldest player to hold the number one ranking in ATP singles history, surpassing Roger Federer.

In a light-hearted moment, Djokovic joked about his age, sharing an encounter with doubles player Rohan Bopanna. Looking ahead, Djokovic is focused on maintaining his momentum in the tournament after a strong start.

Meanwhile, German fifth seed Alexander Zverev also cruised through his second-round match with a 6-3 6-4 victory over Sebastian Ofner. Zverev awaits the winner of the match between Tomas Etcheverry and 12th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas.

In other matches, Hubert Hurkacz battled past Jack Draper to advance to the second round, while Alex de Minaur dominated former champion Stan Wawrinka. American Sebastian Korda and Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz also made headlines with their performances.

As the Monte Carlo Masters unfolds, tennis fans can expect thrilling matchups and intense competition as the world’s best players vie for supremacy on the clay courts. Stay tuned for more updates on this prestigious tournament.