Djokovic makes light work of Fritz

Madrid, May 7

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic needed just 65 minutes to make a winning start at the Madrid Open today, hammering Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-2 to reach the third round. Unseeded Stan Wawrinka started his campaign with a 6-2 6-3 win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert to move into the second round.

Wawrinka will next play Argentine Guido Pella, who put out Barcelona finalist Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-3.

In the women's draw, third seed and two-time champion Simona Halep ended the hopes of Johanna Konta 7-5 6-1 in the second round.

Fourth seed Angelique Kerber withdrew before her second-round match. The defending Wimbledon champion is suffering from a right ankle injury.  — AFP

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