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Ice-cool Djokovic remains on course at French Open

Novak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heatwave at the French Open.

The 39-year-old Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked French player Valentin Royer, who is 15 years younger than him, for more than three-and-a-half hours before he reached the third round with a 6-3 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 6-3 victory.

Djokovic said: "It was a very, very difficult match in difficult conditions. A big challenge for me. ... Experience helped me a lot.

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