9/02/2011

Djokovic romps past Berlocq in US Open 2nd round

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his win over Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York September 1, 2011.

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic got a full match in but barely a full workout as the world number one romped past unseeded Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-0 6-0 6-2 on Thursday to advance to the third round of the US Open.

The Serb had won his first round match when Irish qualifier Conor Niland retired trailing 6-0 5-1 over worries he would get sick on court from a bad case of food poisoning.

Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Djokovic spent a bit more time on Arthur Ashe Stadium court against Berlocq, with the greatest suspense being whether the soft-hitting Argentine would be able to win a game from the top seed.

Berlocq broke through in the 15th game and won a standing ovation from the centre court crowd.


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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits tennis balls into the crowd after winning his evening match against Carlos Berlocq of Argentina at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his win over Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a forehand to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball between his legs against Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot between his legs to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a forehand to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Carlos Berlocq of Argentina during their match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York Sept 1, 2011.

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