Wawrinka proves his mettle to set up Djokovic clash at Wimbledon
Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss knocked out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry on Thursday to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
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Wawrinka sets up Djokovic clash as Wimbledon clears backlog
LONDON : Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka displayed vintage form at Wimbledon on Thursday to book a third-round clash with holder Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev won a rain-delayed opener as the grasscourt Grand Slam cleared its backlog.
Wawrinka hopes to 'not get killed' by Djokovic at Wimbledon
LONDON: Stan Wawrinka set up a Wimbledon third-round clash with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday (Jul 6), hoping to "not get killed" by a rival he first faced 17 years ago.
Wawrinka rolls back years to set up Djokovic clash
LONDON : Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry on Thursday to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
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.
Novak Djokovic will 'strive to more make history' at 2023 Wimbledon after win over Jordan Thompson
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.
Milestone alert: Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches after seeing off the challenge of Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday.