Novak Djokovic says he doesn’t want to get ‘too excited’ after French Open first-round win

Novak Djokovic got a familiar success over special case Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the main round of the French Open on Tuesday, yet at the same the world No. 1 said he won't "get excessively energized" by the triumph subsequent to encountering a dunk in structure this season.

The Serbian, who presently can't seem to win a prize in 2024, had battled with a stomach issue as he lost in three sets 6-4 0-6 6-1 to world No. 44 Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open elimination rounds the week before. Djokovic warmly greets France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert subsequent to winning, toward the finish of their men's singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day three of the French Open tennis competition. Anne-"Monte-Carlo, Rome and Geneva competitions began all around well for me. First matches I played were perfect. Then second matches, third matches were very unique. So I would rather not get excessively energized," expressed Djokovic after his 6-4 7-6 6-4 triumph over Herbert. "I thought it was a decent presentation for me, strong. Obviously I might have improved, I think, on return games, yet in addition credit to him for serving quite well, for switching things around." "I was clench hand siphoning, I was engaged, I was there, I was available," added Djokovic. "So I'm satisfied with the way basically I acted or had an outlook on the court. That was something that I was searching for. Also, where are you going to have that impression while possibly not in huge homeruns?" Notwithstanding winning in straight sets, Djokovic conceded he'd been grieved by Herbert's serve. "Credit to him for serving well overall, for switching things around … Each time I would step back for second serve, give him somewhat unique look, he would see that, he would come in," said Djokovic. "His kick is enormous. Truly, one of the most mind-blowing kick serves I have confronted. Exceptionally skilled, stirring things up. He can come to the net, really shrewd with his hands." The 37-year-old Serbian will currently confront Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena in the subsequent round. On the off chance that Djokovic brings home a fourth championship on the Roland Garros dirt he will take his huge homerun count to 25.