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Novak Djokovic Shrugs Off Injury Fears To Reach Wimbledon Second Round

Novak Djokovic started his bid to capture a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title with a straight-sets win over Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva on Tuesday in his first match since undergoing knee surgery. Djokovic eased to a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory in a shade under two hours on Centre Court against his 123rd-ranked rival. The 37-year-old Serb did not face a break point in the entire match, which he sealed with three aces.

Alcaraz and Raducanu ready to take centre stage

LONDON : Champion Carlos Alcaraz will be in pursuit of a 10th successive win at the All England Club when he faces American rival Frances Tiafoe in the third round, while Emma Raducanu will be hoping her Wimbledon adventure is not cut short on Friday.

Young British players boost local hopes at Wimbledon for another homegrown champion

LONDON (AP) — The mini-Union Jack flags were flying high as Emma Raducanu closed out a dominant victory on the grass courts of Wimbledon.

Andy Murray Pulls Out Of Wimbledon Singles, Will Still Play Doubles

Andy Murray lost his race to be fit for the Wimbledon singles on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic prepared to launch his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's crown. The withdrawal of two-time champion Murray means Djokovic is the only member of the fabled "Big Four" in the men's draw at the All England Club. Roger Federer has retired and Rafael Nadal opted to skip Wimbledon to prepare for a shot at another Olympic title. Murray, 37, is hoping to end his stellar career at the upcoming Paris Games but desperately wanted to make a final singles appearance at Wimbledon, where he was champion in 2013 and 2016.