Novak Djokovic sees off Kei Nishikori, Maria Sharapova reaches last 16 in Madrid

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's bid for a third Madrid Open title began with a 7-5 6-4 first-round win over Kei Nishikori.

Novak Djokovic sees off Kei Nishikori, Maria Sharapova reaches last 16 in Madrid
Tue, 08 May, 2018 - 07:59

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's bid for a third Madrid Open title began with a 7-5 6-4 first-round win over Kei Nishikori.

The Japanese had reached the quarter-finals or better in each of the last five years but lost a first set littered with mistakes.

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