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Djokovic, Swiatek Win At Wimbledon As Confetti-Throwing Protesters Strike

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club. Djokovic, bidding for a record equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title and 24th Grand Slam crown, defeated Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5. It was the 36-year-old's 350th Grand Slam singles win, third only to Roger Federer and Serena Williams on the all-time list. Victory also preserved his 10-year undefeated record on Centre Court.

Djokovic, Swiatek triumph at Wimbledon as confetti-throwing protesters strike

LONDON: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club.

Djokovic, Swiatek advance as climate protesters disrupt rain-hit Wimbledon

LONDON: Novak Djokovic was pushed hard but secured his 350th Grand Slam victory by beating Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3 7-6(4) 7-5 to storm into the Wimbledon third round on a rainy Wednesday (Jul 5) when two matches were disrupted by climate protesters.

Grigor Dimitrov says 'first reaction' was to stop Just Stop Oil protesters after 'unpleasant' disruption at Wimbledon

Grigor Dimitrov said it was “not pleasant” to have his first-round match at Wimbledon interrupted by protesters — and revealed his «first reaction» was to try and stop them before deciding against it. The contest between Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro on Court 18 was interrupted by two Just Stop Oil protesters, who the All England Club said had been arrested. Ad The two protesters threw orange-coloured confetti and jigsaw pieces onto the court.