Djokovic wins an easy opener in Miami

An easy start of the tournament for Novak Djokovic that concedes only 7 games to Jeremy Chardy.

Nole was always in the driving seat to get a quick 4-1 lead in the opener and win the set 6-4. In the second set the match was rather even and there was only a break (8th game) to make the difference.

The match ended after 84 minutes. Match Stats.

Djokovic:  I played well in both sets

The Serbian is finally pleased by his performance to comment “It’s a straight-sets win, and when I was supposed to play my best and come up with some good serves and good shots, that’s what I did in both sets. That’s what matters the most to me.”

Next vs. Mayer

Nole will play Florian Mayer in the third round. Head to head is 5-0 for Nole.