Djokovic prolongs Monfils domination and reign at No. 1
Novak Djokovic ensured he would keep his number one ranking by extending his winning record against Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in Madrid.
Djokovic, who entered the contest 17-0 head-to-head against the Frenchman, needed a win in their second round match on Tuesday to avoid surrendering the top spot to second-placed Daniil Medvedev.
Djokovic, who is a three-time
Madrid champion, is finding his rhythm, after not competing much this season, but arrived to the Spanish capital fresh from a runner-up showing at his home tournament in Belgrade.
The Serb saved three break points in his first two service games before
he wrested control of the match from Monfils and grabbed a one-set lead in 47 minutes.
Djokovic had to save two break points as he served for the match before he booked a last-16 showdown with Andy Murray or Canadian 14th seed Denis Shapovalov.