Novak Djokovic shook off some rust and US qualifier Bjorn Fratangelo Saturday, opening his ATP Indian Wells Masters campaign with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 victory.

The second-round clash was Djokovic first match since he won his seventh Australian Open title in January. Meanwhile the seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams rallied to topple third-seeded Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round.