James Blake strolls into third round at Atlanta Open

James Blake has coasted into the third round of the Atlanta Open with a straight-sets victory over Evgeny Donskoy.

The American veteran encountered little resistance in the first set as his Russian opponent struggled to hold serve, allowing him to take it 6-3.

Blake was even more clinical in the second set, booking his place in the next phase with a confident 6-2 success.

The world number 91 will take on either compatriot John Isner or Christian Harrison in the next round.

Written by
Mark Langshaw