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Moraing to face Novak Djokovic in Belgrade as weather rules out play in Parma

Mats Moraing set up a meeting with Novak Djokovic at the Belgrade Open, but no play was possible in Parma due to rain.

By Joe Wright
Novak Djokovic

Belgrade, May 25: World number one Novak Djokovic will face Mats Moraing in the second round of the Belgrade Open on Tuesday (May 25).

Moraing, who is ranked 252 places below Djokovic, beat Egor Gerasimov 4-6, 7-6 (7) 7-5 in a gruelling encounter on Monday (May 24).

Djokovic is seeking his 83rd Tour-level title as he warms up for the French Open, the main draw of which begins on May 30.

Fellow home favourite Dusan Lajovic, the highest seed to compete on day one, will meet Jeremy Chardy next after beating Ricardas Berankis in straight sets.

Eighth seed Federico Delbonis required three sets to see off Lukas Klein, while seventh seed Miomir Kecmanovic – another Serbian in the draw – was beaten 6-3 6-2 by Pablo Cuevas.

Veteran Fernando Verdasco set up a contest with Adrian Mannarino after an impressive 7-5 6-2 win over Lucas Pouille.

At the Emilia-Romagna Open in Parma, all of Monday's play had to be cancelled due to persistent rain.

Fifth seed Richard Gasquet is in action on Tuesday.

Story first published: Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 8:31 [IST]
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