Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics
Djokovic wins 6-1, 6-4 to reach third round
Head-to-head record now stands at 31-29 in Djokovic's favor
Novak Djokovic overcame a brief wobble in the second set to beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-4 at the Paris Olympics to reach the third round.
The Serb, who is seeking a record-equaling 21st Grand Slam title, broke Nadal's serve twice in the first set and raced into a 4-0 lead in the second.
Nadal, who has won two gold medals in singles at the Olympics, hit back to break Djokovic's serve in the fifth game and level the set at 4-4.
However, Djokovic broke back immediately and served out the match to seal victory.
The win sees Djokovic extend his head-to-head record against Nadal to 31-29.
Djokovic will next face Karen Khachanov of Russia in the third round.
In conclusion, Djokovic's victory over Nadal is a significant result in the world of tennis. It not only extends his head-to-head record against his great rival but also puts him in a strong position to challenge for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
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