“I wasn't expecting anything but I knew it wouldn't be an easy game.

“On the verge of taking a famous quote from the Malcolm series by way of analysis, Novak Djokovic came out satisfied with his round of 16 at the Masters 1000 at Bercy against the tough Marton Fucsovics.

Admittedly, the Serbian left a set on the way (6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory), but as ambitious as he is, he does not forget that he is coming back from two months without competition.

"It was a very good back-to-school game," said Nole on the Central, "I'm very satisfied.

Now I have to spend time on the court to find the intensity, to play more points.

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In search of rhythm

With more pace in his paws, the world number one might not have known the drop in power that first made him miss break points, then lose his serve permanently during the second set in favor. Hungarian on fire, building on his victory in the previous round against Fabio Fognini.

"[Fucsovics] served very well, with precision and quality," admitted Djoko, who now intends to continue the matches to find his best level during the week.

“I hope the experience will play an important role.

The more points I play, the more matches, the better I will play, I know myself well, I've been in this kind of situation before.

We know you too, Novak.

U.S. too.

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