It has taken 27 minutes for the first break of the match to come, after Novak Djokovic got to 0-40. The first attempt, a sliding two-handed forehand from the baseline went long. But he gets the break at the second time outlasting his opponent in a wonderful rally full of great volleys.

Djokovic, like a conductor, stands in mid-court, waving his arms to the side wanting, and demanding more noise. All those in his players’ box and his fans around all get to their feet as they do as their man wishes.

Great noise, great atmosphere. But also a great big task for Lorenzo Musetti on his hands. Djokovic hits the front.