Djokovic through, Wawrinka beaten

Novak Djokovic during his opening round French Open match. Photo: Getty Images
Novak Djokovic during his opening round French Open match. Photo: Getty Images
Former world No1 Novak Djokovic has launched his French Open campaign with a comfortable 6-3 6-4 6-4 victory over Brazilian qualifier Rogerio Dutra Silva.

The 31-year-old Serb, seeded 20th, went behind at the start of the first two sets but recovered well to overcome world No134 Dutra Silva.

Djokovic, who has not won a grand slam since his victory at Roland Garros in 2016, will face Spain's Jaume Munar in the second round.

Another former champion Stan Wawrinka, who has struggled with a persistent knee injury, was beaten 6-2 3-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 by big-hitting Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.

World No1 Rafa Nadal, chasing a record-extending 11th French Open title, took a two-set lead but was a break down in the third against Italian Simone Bolelli before rain halted play.

The pair will return on Tuesday with Nadal leading 6-4 6-3 0-3.

In the women's draw, world number two Caroline Wozniacki overcame a slow start to beat American Danielle Collins 7-6(2) 6-1.

Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova came back from a set down to beat Paraguayan Veronica Cepede Royg 3-6 6-1 7-5.

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