Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic, who’s aiming for an eighth Wimbledon title, struggled way more than anticipated to beat Britain’s Jacob Fearnley (world quantity 277) in 4 units, 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, within the second spherical on Thursday.
The 37-year-old Serbian, world quantity 2, will face Australian Alexei Popyrin (forty seventh) within the third spherical, who defeated Argentine Tomás Etcheverry (thirty first) in 5 units 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and 6-3.
Djokovic’s match on Thursday turned extra sophisticated at occasions after two comparatively calm first units.
Within the third set, she misplaced her serve twice and the set went to Fearnley, to the shock and delight of the London crowd.
Within the fourth set, the Briton had taken a 5-4 lead, however the Serbian reacted to string collectively three consecutive video games and put the match within the stability, avoiding having to go to the fifth set.
Djokovic had made his debut at this Wimbledon on Tuesday, then with a fast victory in three units (6-1, 6-2 and 6-2) towards the Czech Vit Kopriva (123rd).
The Serbian star is enjoying with a gray knee brace after present process surgical procedure on his proper meniscus three weeks in the past. That harm had compelled him to withdraw earlier than enjoying within the quarter-finals of Roland Garros.
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– 2024-07-10 07:02:16
