Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon third round with straight-sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon third round with straight-sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Novak Djokovic delivered a vintage performance on Centre Court on Wednesday, dismantling Greek sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in just 98 minutes to reach the Wimbledon third round. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who has claimed seven Wimbledon titles, moved through the draw with clinical precision, extending his dominance over the Greek star to 11-2 in their head-to-head meetings. Djokovic’s victory came as defending champion Jannik Sinner also eased into the last 32 with a three-set win over Portugal’s Nuno Borges, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka progressed without dropping a set.
The Serb’s display was a masterclass in control, with Tsitsipas unable to exploit the few openings that emerged, particularly in the second set. Djokovic, ranked eighth in the world, will next face France’s Arthur Rinderknech, who secured a straight-sets victory over qualifier Harold Mayot. The win marks Djokovic’s 15th consecutive Wimbledon appearance in the third round or better, a streak unmatched in the Open Era.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Mirra Andreeva’s Wimbledon campaign ended in stunning fashion as Barbora Krejcikova recovered from a set down to defeat the Russian 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in a two-hour battle on No 1 Court. Krejcikova, the 2024 Wimbledon champion, dedicated the victory to her niece, who is recovering from chickenpox at home. The Czech will face compatriot Linda Bartůňková in the next round.
Coco Gauff survived a scare on Wednesday, overcoming a mid-match wobble to beat qualifier Storm Hunter 6-4, 6-3 and avoid an early exit. The American, seeded fourth, had struggled with nerves in her second-round match but steadied her game to progress. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka, meanwhile, breezed past qualifier Fiona Ferro 6-2, 6-1, while Jannik Sinner required three sets to see off Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-5.
Djokovic’s light-hearted moment with a ball girl, in which he pretended to injure himself with scissors, briefly stole the headlines after the match. The Serbian later apologised for the prank, which went viral on social media. The tournament continues on Thursday with a full slate of third-round matches, including a clash between Italy’s Flavio Cobolli and Argentina’s Mariano Navone.
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