Novak Djokovic (SRB) def. Fabio Fognini (ITA) - 6-7, 6-2, 6-2
Novak Djokovic began his quest for an Olympic gold medal by dropping the opening set. The match was delayed by rain with the first-set tiebreaker tied at seven all. When the match resumed Fognini nicked two quick points and the first set was over. Fognini deserves credit for his clean ball-striking and for being solid at net when he had to be.
Novak Djokovic was clearly irritated. "I was thinking about those two points," he said. He was about to raise his level. Over the final two sets he was dominant.
'Everything happens very fast on this surface," Djokovic said. "I had to be really focused for each game. Second and third [sets] were really going my way. I believe there is bigger intensity on the courts. This is the fastest surface."
Djokovic noted the change in conditions for three weeks ago: "it's different from the Wimbledon courts speed-wise and bounce-wise. It's faster and bounces lower."
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