Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the Tour on Friday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where he overcame an opening-round test from French player Corentin Moutet. The match took place in Rome, Italy, and Djokovic secured victory in straight sets with scores of 6-3, 6-1. As the top seed and world No. 1, Djokovic’s win further solidifies his position in the tournament and marks his 1,099th career victory. The Rome Masters is an important event in the tennis calendar, attracting top players from around the globe.

Second Round of ATP Rome Masters Begins

On Day 3 of main draw play at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the second round of the ATP Rome Masters is set to commence. This stage of the tournament introduces the seeded players, adding excitement for fans and raising the stakes for participants. Tennis enthusiasts will be watching closely to see if any top seeds will face unexpected challenges or if they will easily progress to the next round.

• Novak Djokovic defeats Corentin Moutet in straight sets to reach third round.
• Djokovic records his 1,099th career win with the victory.
• The match took place in Rome, Italy, at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
• Moutet was a lucky loser in the tournament.

Novak Djokovic’s win against Corentin Moutet was a display of his skill and dominance on the court. The French lucky loser put up a fight, but Djokovic’s experience and talent ultimately led him to a comfortable victory. With this win, Djokovic advances to the third round of the Rome Masters and remains a strong contender for the title. The Serbian player’s consistent success and pursuit of his 1,100th career win will be a storyline to watch throughout the tournament.

“I’m happy with my performance today. It was a solid start to the tournament, and I felt good on the court,” said Djokovic after the match.

The clash between Djokovic and Moutet in the round of 64 at the Italian Open is scheduled to take place on Saturday. Tennis fans can anticipate an exciting match between these two players, with Djokovic aiming to continue his winning streak and Moutet seeking an opportunity to cause an upset. The outcome of this encounter will determine who advances further in the tournament and will undoubtedly be a highly anticipated match.