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Novak Djokovic edges out Gael Monfils

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Novak Djokovic recovers from a break down in the final game of his match against Gael Monfils to advance through to the third round of the Rogers Cup.

Novak Djokovic has survived a late scare to see off Gael Monfils and book his place in the third round of the Rogers Cup.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning against Gael Monfils of France during Rogers Cup at Rexall Centre at York University on August 6, 2014© Getty Images

The world number one took the first set 6-2 in Toronto, but the second proved to be tightly contested, with Monfils eventually prevailing courtesy of a 7-4 victory in the tie-break after Djokovic lost two serves.

Monfils edged ahead in the decider, only for his Serbian opponent to peg him back at 6-6 to take the match to another tie-break.

Djokovic made the most of Monfils's four losses of serve to come out on top, setting up a meeting with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the next round.

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