Dhaka, July 3 -- Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic made a strong start as he began his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title by beating unseeded Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-1, 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-2 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

The sixth seed, who is aiming to equal Roger Federer's haul at the All England Club and move past Margaret Court in the all-time list of major champions, will take on British wild card Dan Evans in the next round.

"I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I have a chance, to be honest," Djokovic said."I think I always have a chance, I've earned my right to feel I can go all the way to the title. I've had arguably the most success of any Grand Slam here in the last decade.

"It's just the beginning of the tou...