Novak Djokovic will 'strive to more make history' at 2023 Wimbledon after win over Jordan Thompson

05.07.2023 - 22:37 eurosport.com

Novak Djokovic said that he was continuing to «strive to make more history» at Wimbledon after defeating Jordan Thomspon in straight sets.

Djokovic moved into the next round at SW19 after winning his second round match 6-3 7-6(7-4) 7-5 on Wednesday evening, and he is yet to discover his next opponent.

Ad The Serbian is looking to extend his Grand Slam record, with 23 already under his belt and his closest rival, Rafael Nadal, out of action for the foreseeable future.

WimbledonWimbledon 2023: Day 4 Order of Play and schedule – When is Murray v Tsitsipas?AN HOUR AGO Currently ranked No. 2, a strong showing would help him challenge current No.

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Novak Djokovic's father has hit back at a journalist who labelled the 23-time Grand Slam champion as the 'loser of all times' following the defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon last week. In the final, Djokovic was chasing unprecedented mark of a 24th Grand Slam in Open Era, but the top speed Spaniard Alcaraz came from a set down to outlcass the second seed in five sets. The defeat to Alcaraz was Djokovic's 12 in a Grand Slam final, the most among any player in men's singles tennis.

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Mats Wilander and Laura Robson both hope to see a potential famous rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz endure for more years yet after their memorable Wimbledon final. The pair played out a brilliant five-set final at the All England Club on Sunday afternoon — and evening — as for almost five hours they demonstrated some brilliant tennis and put on a stunning show. Ad Alcaraz edged this Grand Slam final, and while he is 16 years younger than his Serbian opponent, the Spaniard is likely to see more of Djokovic, at least for the next couple of seasons.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final after five-set thriller

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon after a five-set thriller at the All England Club on Sunday.

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