Djokovic reaches round three and another milestone
LONDON: Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350 by dispatching Australia's Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday (Jul 5).
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Roger Federer hopes Rafael Nadal can retire ‘on his own terms’ and opens up on future coaching role
Roger Federer hopes his former tennis rival Rafael Nadal can “retire on his own terms” after injuries which have prevented the Spaniard from competing in back-to-back Grand Slams. Nadal, 37, was forced to sit out of the French Open for the first time since 2004 — a tournament he has dominated for 18 years — as well as Wimbledon, a Grand Slam he’s won twice. Ad His long absence is due to a hip injury he suffered during the Australian Open and he has since struggled to make a return to competitive tennis because of ongoing issues and a lack of fitness.
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.
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Novak Djokovic beats Jordan Thompson to reach third round at Wimbledon, could face Stan Wawrinka next
Novak Djokovic won his 30th Wimbledon match in a row as he beat Jordan Thompson to reach the third round. Thompson fired down 21 aces on Centre Court as 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic was made to work for the win. Ad But Djokovic showed his quality in the big moments as he came through 6-3 7-6(4) 7-5.
Tsitsipas needs two days to beat Thiem in five sets
LONDON: Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas needed almost four hours and five sets over two days to subdue former world number three Dominic Thiem of Austria, as he won 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2 6-7(5) 7-6(10-8) on Wednesday (Jul 5) to move into the Wimbledon second round.
Djokovic pushed hard by Thompson, but progresses
Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350 by dispatching Australia's Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon.