Defending champion Novak Djokovic was very briefly made to work hard by unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena before sealing a routine 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory and motoring into the French Open third round on Thursday.
Djokovic has been some way from his convincing best in an erratic season where he is bidding to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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World number four Alexander Zverev also reached the third round with a 7-6(4) 6-2 6-2 victory over experienced Belgian David Goffin, three days after beating Rafael Nadal.
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Daniil Medvedev cantered into the third round when his Serbian opponent, Miomir Kecmanovic, retired due to injury.
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