Novak Djokovic has moved into the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a victory over Cedrik-Marcel Stebe.
World number one Djokovic was made to work hard in the opening set by his French opponent, before eventually serving out 6-4.
The Serbian broke twice in the next set, going on to win the match with an ace 6-4 6-2.
Djokovic is attempting to win his fourth consecutive title in Dubai.