For one more. Djokovic is looking to repeat his 2019 win over Hurkacz. EPA/NEIL HALL
Novak Djokovic (2nd in the ATP ranking) continues his great journey Wimbledon and is looking to reach the quarterfinals. The Serbian comes from defeating the Swiss Stan Wawrinka (80th) by 6-3, 6-1 and 7-6 (5) and add his 31st consecutive victory. His next opponent will be Hubert Hurkacz (18°)who comes from leaving Lorenzo Musetti on the road.
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For any rival of the Serb, beating him in the All England is worthy of an almost impossible mission. The maximum champion of Grand Slams has 7 titles and 89 wins. He reached the round of 16 15 times in his career. (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023). Since 2017 he has not lost when he had to retire in the quarterfinals against Tomas Berdych.
And there is more. Exactly ten years have passed since his last loss on center court. The man born in Belgrade has not lost since July 7, 2013 (he was in the final against Andy Murray). With the one achieved against Wawrinka, there are already 42 consecutive wins.
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And although it seems that there are not many goals bigger than those that Djokovic has already achieved in his career, winning Wimbledon would mean reaching unforgettable numbers for him. If he won, he would reach his title Major number 24, he would equal Roger Federer’s record for titles on London grass, he would win his 95th ATP trophy and recover the No. 1 in the world, displacing Carlos Alcaraz.
On the opposite sidewalk, the Pole Hubert Hurkacz (18°) he could only win two sets in the five matches they played against each other, all of them with victories for the Serb. It comes from winning in straight sets against a tough rival like the Italian Lorenzo Musetti. He will be looking to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, on his third occasion.
Besides, will have revenge against Djokovic, since they have already met at Wimbledon in the third round of 2019, with a victory for the seven-time champion by 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-1 and 6-4.
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2023-07-08 23:26:19
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