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Dave JAMES

Djokovic Untroubled At French Open As Fans Hit By Alcohol Ban

Power-packed: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima (Credit: AFP)

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans.

Defending champion Djokovic cracked 43 winners past Spain's 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to canter to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 win.

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