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.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
2011 FRENCH OPEN: Djokovic, Federer, Stosur, Wozniacki Win
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Caroline Wozniacki,
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