NOVAK DJOKOVIC completed a successful warmup for the French Open when he beat Slovakian Alex Molcan 6-4, 6-3 Saturday in the final of the ATP clay tournament in Belgrade.

This was the second event in the city in just over a month but where the Serbia Open in April was played in an empty stadium, fans were allowed for this tournament.

“I want to thank everyone who turned up and made this a memorable day. I have to admit that part of my mind is already in Paris,” the Belgrade native said.

“I am aiming for the title at Roland Garros,” the world No. 1 added.

It was Djokovic’s first triumph since he clinched his 18th major at the Australian Open in February, and the 83rd of his career.

Since then, he has endured patchy claycourt season, including a last 16 exit at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Djokovic also lost to Russian Aslan Karatsev in the Serbia Open semifinals before being defeated by Rafael Nadal in the Rome Masters final.

Djokovic is two behind Nadal and Roger Federer’s joint men’s record of 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

(SD-Agencies)