(CNN) -- Novak Djokovic wasted little time in breezing through to the second round of the French Open with a straight sets victory over Dutchman Thiemo De Bakker in Paris Monday. 

The victory extends Djokovic's remarkable winning streak since the start of the year to 38, four short of the record held by John McEnroe from 1984. 

Djokovic's overall winning run, taking in the end of last season, extends to 40 and if he claims the French Open title he will tie Guillermo Villas for the all-time record of 46. 

The Serbian took just one hour 32 minutes to claim a 6-2 6-1 6-3 victory on the Philipe Chartrier court at Roland Garros, breaking his young opponent at will with another commanding display. 

Djokovic will face either French wild card Benoit Paire or Romania's Victor Hanescu for a place in the last 32. 

"It's my favorite grand slam, even though I haven't won it yet," Djokovic told gathered reporters. 

"I've been playing really well on clay. I've won three tournaments (on clay) in the last few weeks, so I'm trying to build on that confidence," he added. 

Djokovic won the opening grand slam of the season in Australia and has claimed six other titles, including four Masters events. 

Roger Federer joined Djokovic in the second round after he dispatched Spaniard Feliciano Lopez with a 6-3 6-4 7-6 victory in the next match on the main court. 

A single break of service in each of the first two sets put the Swiss maestro in command and he closed out the deciding tiebreaker 7-3 to progress. 
Who is in the French Open?
How many Masters has he won?
Who else is in the French Open?
How many victories does Djokovic have this year?
Who holds the record?
What year?
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What city hosts the French Open?
Novak Djokovic is one of the competitors.
Novak Djokovic
He's won four this year.
four Masters events
Philipe Chartrier was one of the players.
Philipe Chartrier
38 wins so far.
 38
John McEnroe is the record holder.
John McEnroe
He did it in 1984.
1984
four short which would be 42.
four short
It's in Roland Garros.
Roland Garros