Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic continued his victory record this season after passing the first round at the Grand Slam tennis tournament series French Open 2011 after stopping the resistance of Dutch tennis player, Thiemo de Bakker 6-2, 6-1, 6-3, on Monday (05/23/2011) at Roland Garros, Paris.
With this victory, Djokovic is now carrying a record 38-0 so far this year. At this game, Djokovic broke opponent serves six times.
At the French Open this year Djokovic who is seeded in second position is favored to win after beating Nadal in the final two clay tennis tournament in three weeks.
“There’s always pressure and expectations that I feel that the bigger on my shoulders makes uncomfortable feelings. But so far I am happy with the way I handle this pressure, “Djokovic said.
Djokovic now takes only five consecutive wins to break the record for winning 42 times in a row that recorded by U.S. origin sloppy tennis player, John McEnroe.
Nadal which is seeded in the top spot will appear next Tuesday, against John Isner (USA).