Novak Djokovic clinched opening win at French Open

Novak Djokovic began his bid for a 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday. Two-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic secured victory despite a late rally from his American opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier to prevail 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1). He has still not lost in his opening match of a major since the 2006 Australian Open.