PARIS—World number one Novak Djokovic got off to a solid start in his quest for a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title with a resounding 6–3, 6–2 win over Tomas Etcheverry in the second round on Wednesday.
The Serb, who was playing his first singles match since the Davis Cup six weeks ago, has strengthened his grip at the top of the rankings, taking a 580-point lead over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who exited the tournament on Tuesday.
