Regardless of lacking 9 break factors within the first set, it proved to be a scientific show from Djokovic – chasing his twenty fifth Grand Slam title – in opposition to Misolic.
The 23-year-old Austrian was taking part in in the primary draw of a serious for the primary time, having come via qualifying and overcome former high 10 participant Denis Shapovalov within the second spherical.
However he proved no match for Djokovic, who hit simply 14 unforced errors to 33 winners and confronted just one break level.
“I used to be strong throughout the huge moments in all three units,” mentioned the 38-year-old.
“Filip had nothing to lose, he is a great good friend, we skilled collectively. I am actually completely happy for him, I am glad he performed so properly.”
Victory was additionally Djokovic’s 99th on the clay-court main, which he final received in 2023.
“Each time I step on to this courtroom I am taking part in for historical past,” he added.
“It is unimaginable, this sport that has given me every part in my life. I need to give again the love I expertise once I’m taking part in.”
Elsewhere, third seed Alexander Zverev noticed off unseeded Italian Flavio Cobolli in straight units to achieve the fourth spherical.
Final 12 months’s finalist Zverev received 6-2 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 as he continues his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title.
Zverev will face unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor subsequent after he beat American Ethan Quinn 4-6 6-1 6-7 (2-7) 6-1 6-4.
Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik beat Portugal’s Henrique Rocha 7-5 6-1 6-2 and can tackle British fifth seed Jack Draper within the fourth spherical following his straight-set win over Brazil’s Joao Fonseca.
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