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Paris, France (SportsNetwork.com) - World No. 1 superstar Novak Djokovic highlighted Tuesdays second-round winners at the $3.7 million Paris Masters. The Wimbledon champion handled German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 on the indoor hardcourts at Paris Palais Omnisports. The Serbian Djokovic recorded three service breaks and was only broken once in advancing. The two-time champ Djokovic is the reigning Paris Masters titlist, having beaten then reigning champion David Ferrer in last years finale. In other second-round action, 14th-seeded 6-foot-8 South African Kevin Anderson got past Colombian Santiago Giraldo 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) and Spanish left- handier Fernando Verdasco took out 15th-seeded fellow former top-10 star Gilles Simon of France 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. In some first-round play, French star and two-time Paris Masters runner-up Gael Monfils took care of Portugals Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-4, rising Belgian David Goffin erased Czech Lukas Rosol 6-4, 6-3, and Spaniard Tommy Robredo outlasted Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5). Goffin was last weeks Basel runner-up to Swiss icon Roger Federer, while Robredo is fresh off his runner- up finish at the hands of Andy Murray in Valencia. Additional opening-round wins came for Frenchmen Jeremy Chardy and qualifier Lucas Pouille and Uruguays Pablo Cuevas. On Wednesday, second-round matches are on the schedule for a second-seeded Federer, Aussie Open champ Stan Wawrinka, a fourth-seeded Ferrer and an eighth-seeded Murray. The 2011 Paris Masters champion Federer will take on the capable Chardy. This marks the final tournament of the regular season on the ATP World Tour. Oscar Mercado Jersey . Strasburg (1-1) got 14 consecutive outs in one stretch and allowed only three hits, including Marcell Ozunas homer in the seventh. The right-handers lone walk was to the last batter he faced. Washingtons starter Wednesday, Jordan Zimmermann, left after a career-low 1 2-3 innings, leaving the bullpen "taxed," as manager Matt Williams put it. Duane Kuiper Jersey . -- The Sacramento Kings have signed first-round pick Nik Stauskas to his rookie contract. https://www.cheapindiansonline.com/ . Fans in the Jets viewing region can watch the game on TSN Jets at 5:30pm ct and listeners can tune in to TSN Radio 1290 Winnipeg. Rick Manning Jersey . It was well worth the wait. Manning and the Denver Broncos waited eight long months, then another 33 minutes to get the season started because of a lightning storm. Roberto Perez Indians Jersey . The 18-time champions, who havent won the title since 1990, moved two points behind Arsenal after the leaders were stunned 6-3 at Manchester City on Saturday. Defending champion Manchester United trails Arsenal by 10 points after winning 3-0 at Aston Villa to avoid a third successive league loss.The extra time off between the first and second rounds of the playoffs might just give some Montreal Canadiens players time to heal. After sweeping the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, the Habs now have over a week to rest up before their second round series against either the Boston Bruins or Detroit Red Wings. The added time could be good news for forward Alex Galchenyuk, who has been sidelined since April 9 with a knee injury. Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien thinks that the 20-year-old may be ready at some point in the second round. "Theres a chance hell play in the second round, I hope," Therrien told reporters after Fridays morning skate in Brossard, Que. "Not quite sure yet.&quoot; Galchenyuk appeared in 65 games with the Habs this season, missing further time in January and February with a broken hand.dddddddddddd He scored 13 goals and added 18 assists with a minus-12 rating over the course of the regular season. Despite a first round exit at the hands of the Ottawa Senators in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Galchenyuk was effective in his rookie playoff campaign, tallying a goal and two assists in five games. As to how injuries and the prospect of facing a veteran team like Boston or Detroit might alter his lineup plans, Therrien refused to show his hand so early. "I dont want to go there (yet)," he told reporters. "Dont forget, I like to play poker.” ' ' '