No New York hangover for Novak Djokovic as he eases into French Open round two

Djokovic maintained his record of not having lost a match in 2020 barring the disqualification

World number one Novak Djokovic swiftly dispatched Sweden’s Mikael Ymer in the first round match at Roland Garros. Picture: Michel Euler/AP

Novak Djokovic feels ready to go “deep into the tournament” after coasting to a straight-sets first-round win over Mikael Ymer at the French Open.

The world number one produced a composed display to see off the 22-year-old Swede in his return to grand slam action following a shock disqualification from the US Open for accidentally hitting a line judge with a ball he had struck away in annoyance.