The
2011 French Open has begun. #2 seed
Novak Djokovic won his 38th consecutive tour match in a row (the record is
John McEnroe's 42 in 1984) to reach the second round by dismissing talented youngster
Thiemo de Bakker in straight sets 6-2 6-1 6-3. Other first round winners were
Roger Federer over
Francisco Lopez,
Caroline Wozniacki, 2010 Roland Garros defending champion Francesca Schiavone and
Samantha Stosur.
2010 Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych lost 1st round 9-7 in the fifth after winning the first two sets.