2017 French Open: Novak Djokovic starts Andre Agassi-coached era with straight-sets win

Peter Thompson at Roland Garros
May 29, 2017 14:11 MYT

Defending champion Novak Djokovic started a new chapter with Andre Agassi in his corner with a straight-sets win Monday against Marcel Granollers in the first round of the French Open.

Djokovic employed Agassi as his coach this month in an attempt to get back to the peak of his powers and the American great sat placidly in the Serbian's box to see him win, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, on Court Philippe Chatrier.

The second seed has failed to add to his tally of 12 major titles since completing a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros last year and still has plenty of room for improvement on the evidence of his display on Day 2.

Djokovic, the world No. 2 who turned 30 last Monday, will now pick the brains of Agassi before taking on compatriot Janko Tipsarevic or Joao Sousa in round two.

STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN

Djokovic [2] bt Granollers 6-3 6-4 6-2

WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS

Djokovic - 30/29

Granollers - 23/28

ACES

Djokovic - 5

Granollers - 5

BREAK POINTS WON

Djokovic - 8/20

Granollers - 4/10

FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE

Djokovic - 67

Granollers - 55

PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE

Djokovic --62/62

Granollers - 59/35

TOTAL POINTS

Djokovic - 107

Granollers - 82

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