Jannik Sinner is clearly making up for lost time at this year’s French Open.
The world number one, who only returned from a three-month doping ban three weeks ago, raced into the fourth round in just 94 minutes.
Sinner won the first 11 games against Czech Jiri Lehecka on his way to a commanding 6-0 6-1 6-2 victory.
“This morning I said to my team I’m feeling well and physically ready,” said the Italian.
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“We had to go hard in the beginning because the beginning in grand slams is very important for confidence. I warmed up well, I felt very good so after 20-25 minutes I was feeling brave.
“My team gave me the right tactics, I tried to play them in the match so it’s a combination of also being happy on court – it’s very important.
“After today I don’t think there’s much I can improve but every opponent is different.”
Sinner will meet Russian 17th seed Andrey Rublev on Monday.
Meanwhile, Frenchman Arthur Fils has revealed he won a five-set match on Thursday despite having a stress fracture in his back.
The 20-year-old 14th seed, who beat Jaume Munar in a marathon match lasting four and a half hours, has been forced to withdraw from the tournament.
He said: “I had some issue with the back for a long time, and during the match against Munar it got worse.
“Then I did some examinations. They were not good at all. I’ve got some stress fracture.”
Fils was unsure whether he will be fit enough in time to compete at Wimbledon.
