2024 French Open, Novak Djokovic reaches third round: Key stats
What's the story
Men's singles number one seed Novak Djokovic has booked his berth in the third round of the 2024 French Open on Thursday. The Serbian tennis legend humbled Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets. Djokovic won the contest 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. Djokovic, who is chasing his 25th Grand Slam title, was on top of his game. He is 16 matches unbeaten at Roland Garros.
Numbers
368-49 win-loss record for Djokovic at Grand Slams
With this result against Baena, Djokovic has raced to a 368-49 win-loss record at Grand Slams. He is one win from equalling the all-time record of Roger Federer (369 wins). Djokovic, who has won three Roland Garros titles, has extended his win-loss tally here to 94-16. Defending champion Djokovic has won 10 Australian Open titles alongside seven Wimbledon and four US Open honors.
Details
Match stats and H2H record
Djokovic served five aces compared to his opponent's two. Baena committed more double faults 3-2. Djokovic had a 72% win on the first serve and a 62% win on the second. He converted 7/12 break points to Baena's 2/3. Djokovic owns a 3-0 lead over Baena in their head-to-head record on the ATP Tour. All three of Djokovic's wins have come at Grand Slams.
Form
Djokovic's form in 2024
Djokovic started the 2024 season with a semi-final appearance at the Australian Open. He was ousted in R32 at Indian Wells. Djokovic was beaten in the semis at Monte-Carlo Masters. He suffered another R32 exit at the Italian Open in Rome before being defeated in the semis at Geneva Open. The Djoker is 14-5 in terms of win-loss record this season.
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Key feats attained by Djokovic
As per Opta, Djokovic has reached the third round at Roland Garros for the 19th time in his career, the most of any player during the Open Era. He steered clear of Rafael Nadal (18). As mentioned, Djokovic claimed his 94th win at Roland Garros. It's the most he has registered at a single ATP event in his career along with the Australian Open.