Djokovic extends winning streak to 17 ATP matches with win over Cressy in Paris

| by Zachary Wimer

After winning the Paris Masters last year, Novak Djokovic started with a victory also this year as he recorded his 17th consecutive ATP win.

The 35-years-old Serbian took on Maxime Cressy from the United States in his opening match. The two never met before but it was obvious who the favourite was as the American struggled with his form lately. On the other hand, Novak Djokovic came to Paris after triumphing in Wimbledon, Tel Aviv and Astana.

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Before the event started, the Serbian was confident about his participation in the French capital, stating: “I feel great in this tournament. As you mentioned, [I've had] lots of success. [It] always helps to come into the tournament confident and with some good memories, good emotions on the court. [The] past few times that I played here, I won both tournaments... Hopefully I can continue that run."

In the first set of the match, the 21-time Grand Slam champion had three break points, but thanks to his superb serve, Cressy was able to push the first sent into a tie-break. Yet, Djokovic showed his experience and won it 7-1.

Djokovic got another two chances to break his opponent in the second set and this time he used it. After an hour and 44 minutes, the Serbian won 7-6(1), 6-4 to set up a third-round clash with Karen Khachanov or Marc-Andrea Huesler.

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