French Open 2020 – Novak Djokovic dismantles Ricardas Berankis to race into third round

ByBen Snowball

Updated 01/10/2020 at 15:08 GMT

Novak Djokovic cruises into the French Open third round with a 6-1 6-2 6-2 victory over Ricardas Berankis. The world number one will next meet Daniel Elahi Galan.

Novak Djokovic was in a ruthless mood on Philippe-Chatrier as he dismissed Ricardas Berankis in 83 minutes in the French Open second round.

The world number one lost just five games as he raced through 6-1 6-2 6-2, earning him a 70th win at Roland Garros that moved him level with Roger Federer in the all-time charts. Only Rafael Nadal (95) has more in the men’s game.

Berankis required courtside treatment for a back complaint before the third set, but he was not forced to suffer for much longer as Djokovic quickly booked a third-round meeting with Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan.

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