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Monte Carlo Masters: Dan Evans to meet Novak Djokovic in third round

British number one Dan Evans will face Novak Djokovic in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters after easing past Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets.

Evans, who sealed his first tour-level win on clay in four years on Tuesday, beat the Polish 13th seed 6-4 6-1.

Djokovic beat Italian teenager Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-2 in what was the world number one's first match since winning the Australian Open in February.

"It was a very good encounter," said the Serb.

"I thought it was a great first match [and] a big challenge for me. Jannik is in form.