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Tennis: Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16

October 3, 2020 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his third round match against Colombia's Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros REUTERS

Top seed Novak Djokovic continued his imperious progress at the French Open with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 drubbing of Colombian Daniel Galan to effortlessly reach the last 16 for the 11th straight year on Saturday.

The 33-year-old was rarely extended by his 153rd-ranked opponent and even found time to double up as a court sweeper when the match was briefly interrupted by rain.

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