Novak Djokovic raged past Tommy Robredo as he started his test for a fifth Dubai Championships title.
The world No 1, in real life surprisingly since he beat Andy Murray in the Australian Open last, beat his Spanish adversary 6-1 6-2 in the opening round in Dubai.
Djokovic will next face world No 121 Malek Jaziri who stunned Mikhail Youzhny in the opening match on the show court, the trump card facilitating to a shockingly agreeable win over the two-time US Open semi-finalist.
Youzhny, who achieved the fundamental draw having come through qualifying, has dropped to No 78 on the planet rankings and offered little danger against Tunisia's Jaziri who came through 6-4 6-1.
6th seed Feliciano Lopez was given an intense work-out by kindred comrade Guillermo Garcia-Lopez before running out a 6-1 4 6-4 victor, while Italy's Andrea Seppi was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Hyeon Chung 6-3 6-4.
Vasek Pospisil likewise moved into the second round with a 6-3 5-7 6-4 over French qualifier Lucas Pouille.
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