The 38-year-old Serbian legend had to fight hard in the first set, eventually taking it in a tight tie-break (7–6(3)), before dominating the second set on the central court of Telekom Center Athens. After an early break, he controlled the match and sealed a comfortable victory.
Djokovic will next face the winner of the match between Elliot Spizziri and Nuno Borges.
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