Novak Djokovic

Two-time Monte Carlo Masters champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia struggled to beat Borna Coric of Croatia, but ultimately triumphed 7-6 (2), 7-5 in the tennis tournament's second round on Wednesday. The ninth-seeded Serbian victor, World No. 13, needed two hours and 16 minutes to defeat Coric, world No.39, and advance to the round of 16, his second career win over Coric, reports Efe.