Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Francesca Schiavone and Caroline Wozniacki have their kick-off duties on the second day of Roland Garros in Roland Garros, where a total of 55 games were played with brio.
Just under half hours Djokovic stood on the court. "I was cautious because I knew that my opponents can play well on clay," the Serb said after the three-set win against Thiemo de Bakker (Netherlands).
For the Serbs it was the 38th Consecutive victory in this year: "No, I do not count. But of course I'm proud of this series. The hard work is paying off, "the number two in the world.
Also without much trouble, Roger Federer has qualified for the next round. The Swiss defeated after two hours Feliciano Lopez of Spain.
Comeback
The French, on Monday celebrated the amazing comeback of Stéphane Robert: The qualifier was against last year's semifinalist Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic / No 6.) Already back with 0-2 records, but still won with 9:7 in the fifth round. For another local hero, Michael Llodra, was the early exit: He lost to qualifier Steve Darcis (Belgium).
The defending champion Francesca Schiavone (Italy) stopped at the first game of the day on the "Court Philippe Chatrier" not long: 6:2 and 6:0 was the result against Melanie Oudin (USA). The world number one, the 20-year-old Wozniacki, had a duel with the 20-year old Kimiko Date-Krumm (Japan) no problems.
As the last of the hot contenders are on Tuesday Rafael Nadal the honor on the "Court Philippe Chatrier. The five-time Roland Garros winner can obtain with a win in Paris, the legendary Bjorn Borg, who also won six times in the French capital. "It's a special feeling to come back here. I feel a bit like home. This time, Djokovic the favorite, "said the 24-year-old, who celebrates during the tournament (June 3) birthday. But first must acknowledge the Spanish left-handed today the impact giant John Isner (USA) out of their way.
Just under half hours Djokovic stood on the court. "I was cautious because I knew that my opponents can play well on clay," the Serb said after the three-set win against Thiemo de Bakker (Netherlands).
For the Serbs it was the 38th Consecutive victory in this year: "No, I do not count. But of course I'm proud of this series. The hard work is paying off, "the number two in the world.
Also without much trouble, Roger Federer has qualified for the next round. The Swiss defeated after two hours Feliciano Lopez of Spain.
Comeback
The French, on Monday celebrated the amazing comeback of Stéphane Robert: The qualifier was against last year's semifinalist Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic / No 6.) Already back with 0-2 records, but still won with 9:7 in the fifth round. For another local hero, Michael Llodra, was the early exit: He lost to qualifier Steve Darcis (Belgium).
The defending champion Francesca Schiavone (Italy) stopped at the first game of the day on the "Court Philippe Chatrier" not long: 6:2 and 6:0 was the result against Melanie Oudin (USA). The world number one, the 20-year-old Wozniacki, had a duel with the 20-year old Kimiko Date-Krumm (Japan) no problems.
As the last of the hot contenders are on Tuesday Rafael Nadal the honor on the "Court Philippe Chatrier. The five-time Roland Garros winner can obtain with a win in Paris, the legendary Bjorn Borg, who also won six times in the French capital. "It's a special feeling to come back here. I feel a bit like home. This time, Djokovic the favorite, "said the 24-year-old, who celebrates during the tournament (June 3) birthday. But first must acknowledge the Spanish left-handed today the impact giant John Isner (USA) out of their way.
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