Timely Djokovic races into French Open fourth round

PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) Novak Djokovic won his race against the clock when he beat Briton Aljaz Bedene 6-2 6-3 6-3 to reach the French Open last 16 today.
After rain cut 2-1/2 hours from the day at Roland Garros, the world number one started his match at 7:25pm local time looking to finish it off before dusk.
Hurrying the ball boys between points, Djokovic, aiming to win the only grand slam title missing from his collection, showed signs of nerves throughout.

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