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Djokovic marches into fourth round with Berankis thrashing
Serbiau00e2u20acu2122s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning her third round match against Lithuaniau00e2u20acu2122s Ricardas Berankis at Roland Garos in Paris, June 5, 2021 u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters picnn

PARIS, June 5 — World number one Novak Djokovic booked his spot in the second week of the French Open with a dominant 6-1 6-4 6-1 third-round win over 93rd-ranked Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis today.

The 34-year-old Serbian came into the match with a 3-0 head-to-head record against Berankis, who had never won a set in their previous meetings, and put in a clinical show on Philippe Chatrier court to stay on course for a 19th Grand Slam title.

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Djokovic broke his opponent”s serve six times in the match and such was his domination that he did not face a single breakpoint on his own on the way to the fourth round at Roland Garros for the 12th consecutive year.

The 2016 champion, who hit 30 winners against 18 unforced errors, is yet to lose a set in his three matches and will next face teenager Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated fellow Italian Marco Cecchinato 3-6 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-3. — Reuters

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