World number one Novak Djokovic booked his spot in the second week of the French Open with a dominant 6-1 6-4 6-1 third-round win over 93rd-ranked Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis on Saturday.
The 34-year-old Serbian came into the match with a 3-0 head-to-head record against Berankis, who had never won a set in their previous meetings, and put in a clinical show on Philippe Chatrier court to stay on course for a 19th Grand Slam title.
Making [More] History 📚
With his 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 win over Berankis, @DjokerNole is headed to R4 here for the 12th consecutive year, a new Open Era record for longest streak of #RolandGarros R4 appearances.
Musetti next… pic.twitter.com/9zzJmRs5cm
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 5, 2021
Djokovic broke his opponent’s serve six times in the match and such was his domination that he did not face a single breakpoint on his own on the way to the fourth round at Roland Garros for the 12th consecutive year.
The 2016 champion, who hit 30 winners against 18 unforced errors, is yet to lose a set in his three matches and will next face teenager Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated fellow Italian Marco Cecchinato 3-6 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-3.
