Wimbledon: Djokovic marches to third round with win over Tsitsipas
London, July 2
Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic secured a straight-sets win over Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas to secure his spot in the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday night.
Djokovic, chasing his 25th Grand Slam title and first since the US Open 2023, outclassed Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, securing his third-round spot in the grass major for the 20th time with an all-round sharp outing. He also improved his head-to-head record against Tsitsipas to 13-2, as per ATP's official website.
Moving towards the win, Djokovic managed to produce a fantastic performance, breaking Tsitsipas's serve and striking three winners to end the game, including a classy lob that dropped perfectly inside the baseline, concluding the game in one hour and 38 minutes.
"You feel very happy, satisfied and joyful on the court when you are playing this way," Djokovic said in his on-court interview.
"Once you get the momentum going. That game, when I went 5-2 up, was one of the best return games I have played in a while. I just went for my shots. I was a bit more relaxed, a little less tension in my head," he added.
Tsitsipas, battling injuries and inconsistency over the past few seasons, arrived at the tournament as the 87th-ranked player.
Djokovic's 33 winners and just seven unforced errors gave him a massive position of dominance as he did not surrender his serve throughout the match, booking a clash with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see Djokovic back in form after that knee surgery earlier this year. His movement and shot-making were top-notch. That lob winner to seal the match was pure class!
Honestly, I feel bad for Tsitsipas. He used to be a top-5 player, but injuries have really derailed his career. Djokovic was just too clinical today. Hope Stef can find his form again soon 🙏
25th Grand Slam is looking more and more realistic. Djokovic is defying age and logic. The Big 3 era might be over, but Novak is still holding the fort!
First time seeing Tsitsipas ranked 87th, wow. But credit to Djokovic—he didn't take him lightly and played aggressively from start to finish. That's champion mentality.
Djokovic's return game in the 5-2 game was breathtaking! He just went for everything and it all came off. The man is a genius on grass. Can he win his 8th Wimbledon? 🏆
I really wanted Tsitsipas to at least take a set. He showed fight but Djokovic's consistency is just
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