Novak Djokovic is still chasing the elusive title in Cincinnati and the very start was quite problematic against Benoit Paire. The world no.1 was broken in the first set to be 2-4 down when eventually he regained control of the match to finally win 7-5 6-2. Match Stats.
Djokovic: I expected the unexpected
Nole had to cope with an uncharacteristic tennis, but he was prepared for this “The instructions I got from my coach was ‘expect the unexpected,’ and that was the case.
He hits a lot of dropshots. He’s got a great backhand. He’s got a good serve. You couldn’t really predict what kind of shot comes your way, a slow spin ball or a fast flat one. So I had to stay alert all the time.”
Next vs. Goffin
Nole will play Goffin in the 3rd round. Head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic.
| WEIRD PAIRE…. |
| NOT EASY |