Novak Djokovic defeated Borna Coric 7-6(2) 7-5 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters third round. The Serbian player was aware that it would be a tough match for him. 'I am satisfied with the way I managed to win in straight sets today.

It was a real test', Djokovic said. 'Borna has very similar style of the game like myself. He had a great run in Indian Wells and Miami, so obviously coming off with a lot of confidence from those couple of tournaments.

I could see him coming into the court really believing that he can win the match.' Asked if he can be world No. 1 again and win Grand Slams, Djokovic replied: 'I wouldn't be sitting here in front of you and competing in this tournament if I didn't believe that I can do that, if my intentions are not like that.

I definitely want to. I always wanted to. Being in that position already and having achieved so much just gives me enough reason to believe I can make it again. I know that I'm not 20 any more. It's different now. But I still feel like I have a lot of juice in my legs and I can play really well and compete.

I just hope that I'll be healthy. That's the most important thing. I know when I'm healthy, when I'm not dealing with any significant injury that can disturb me on the way to compete and train, then I can really reach that desired level.' ALSO READ: Roger Federer thinks Nadal can still beat his Grand Slam titles record