Tennis-Djokovic aims to shed grasscourt rust in Wimbledon second round
By Clare Lovell
Rafael Nadal Sport News
Djokovic aims to shed grasscourt rust in Wimbledon second round
LONDON: Novak Djokovic dropped a set on the way to the second round at Wimbledon on Monday and did not look like the Mr Consistency who has become the first player to win 80 singles matches in each of the Grand Slam tournaments.
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Reigning champion Novak Djokovic is «still the favourite» to go all the way at Wimbledon 2022, according to Laura Robson. The top seed sealed his place in the second round at SW19 with a four-set victory over Soonwoo Kwon on Monday as he progressed 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court. Ad/> Djokovic is looking to bounce back in a big way after he suffered a crushing defeat to Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros as the Spaniard went on to secure his 22nd Grand Slam singles title in Paris.
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Tennis legend John McEnroe has given his thoughts on Rafael Nadal's fitness and his potential mindset coming into Wimbledon. The 36-year-old has suffered from chronic foot issues in recent years – and the injury flared up again as he won a 14th French Open title. The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion would subsequently travel to Barcelona after that win to begin radiofrequency treatment, which numbs the nerves on a temporary basis.