Former world number one Novak Djokovic showed signs of a return to form with a 6-0, 6-1 thrashing of fellow Serb Dusan Lajovic in the Monte Carlo Masters first round today.
It was an impressive performance from the 30-year-old in his first match since splitting from coach Andre Agassi and starting to work again with long-time former coach Marian Vajda.
Ranked 13th in the world after lengthy spells off the court with an elbow injury, Djokovic is training with Vajda for the first time since last year's Monte Carlo Masters.
"I train on this court, so I feel at home," said Djokovic, who lives in Monaco. "I've had a very difficult time in the last 12 months with the injury and everything else that's happened.
"I'm very happy as he (Vajda) is more than a coach. He's more like a brother, a father.
"The reality is I've played six or seven matches since July. I'm lacking matches and a bit of confidence on court. But I'm looking ahead."
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"Hope I can put more matches on clay. I always enjoy this Europe season. Yeah, hope I can have good preparation these couple tournaments, and hope I can finish great in French (Open)."
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