PARIS: World No.1 Novak Djokovic and nine-time winner Rafael Nadal racked up personal Grand Slam milestones at the French Open on Thursday (Friday in Manila) as Serena Williams coasted into the third round.

Top seed Djokovic, looking for a Roland Garros title to complete a career Grand Slam, claimed his 50th win at the tournament by seeing off Belgian qualifier Steve Darcis 7-5, 6-3, 6-4.

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