Novak Djokovic’s bid for a much-wanted Olympic gold medal started in model with a 6-0 6-1 demolition of Matthew Ebden.
Serbia’s Djokovic has gained virtually every part there may be in tennis however has by no means bettered his bronze from Beijing 2008.
He wanted simply 53 minutes to beat Australia’s Ebden, who was enjoying his first singles match for 2 years.
Ebden did, nevertheless, win over the group together with his self-effacing response to what was unfolding on court docket.
Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion and prime seed in Paris, might probably face long-time rival Rafael Nadal subsequent.
Spain’s Nadal is in singles motion later within the week towards Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics.
Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz additionally made fast progress, beating Lebanese Hady Habib 6-3 6-1.