Tennis: Djokovic advances, as Serena pulls out in Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI—World No. 1 Novak Djokovic got his US Open build-up off to a smooth start with a straight-sets win in Cincinnati on Tuesday as back trouble forced Serena Williams to withdraw.

Defending champion Djokovic double-faulted three times as he dropped serve in the opening game against Sam Querrey but quickly put things right and pulled away for a 7-5, 6-1 victory over the American.

"I'm just pleased with this challenge in quick conditions, I'm glad I overcame it. "I'm hoping for a better performance in the next round." It's another injury blow for 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams, who was hampered by knee trouble earlier this season and remains in search of her first title since the 2017 Australian Open.

The 33-year-old Swiss fought back with the only break in the second set. Wawrinka then raced into a 5-1 lead in the final set but wasted two match points in the eighth game and was broken twice while serving for victory. In other opening-round matches, Montreal semi-finalist Gael Monfils exited to Frances Tiafoe 7-6 , 6-3 and Belgian David Goffin beat Taylor Fritz of the United States 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.In women's play, defending champion Kiki Bertens fell in the second round to Venus Williams, with the 39-year-old American putting her decades of experience to good use in a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 victory.

 

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