Novak Djokovic had a tough match against surprise Thomas Martin Etcheverry (61 ATP), but the Serb prevailed 7-6(5), 6-2 after almost two hours to advance to the third round of the Masters in Rome. .

Novak Djokovic and an autograph for Jose Mourinho: What is your name?

The world leader was watched from the stands by Jose Mourinho (coach of the AS Roma team), and the organizers of the Foro Italico imagined how the discussion between them took place.

Jose Mourinho: “Nole, can you give me an autograph?”

Novak Djokovic: “Sure, what’s your name?”

Know:

• Djokovic attended the match between “Milan” and “Inter” at “San Siro”, score 0:2 (first leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League).

• Novak Djokovic will meet Grigor Dimitrov in the third round in Rome after the Bulgarian beat Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 7-6(3).

The Rome Masters takes place from May 10 to 21 on clay, is part of the ATP 1000 category, has a total prize money of €7,705,780, Novak Djokovic is the reigning champion and Rafael Nadal holds the record for titles at the Italian Forum (10 ).