Looking like a person on a undertaking, Novak Djokovic defeated Jordan Thompson in his Wimbledon 2023 2nd spherical fixture, at Center Court on Wednesday. The Serbian ace sealed a 6-3 7(7)-6(4) 7-5 win on the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The end result helped Djokovic take his Wimbledon unbeaten streak to 30 fits, after having defeated Pedro Cachin within the first spherical, 6–3 6–3 7(7)–6(4).
Djokovic is recently looking to fit long-time rival Roger Federer’s tally of document 8 Wimbledon titles. Following the Laver Cup, Federer retired from skilled tennis in September 2022. Meanwhile, Djokovic has been in devastating shape in recent times, having just lately stormed to a ancient twenty third Grand Slam identify at Roland Garros, the place he defeated Casper Ruud within the French Open ultimate. He set a brand new males’s singles document and overtook Rafael Nadal.
Federer used to be provide within the Royal Box at Center Court all over Day 2 of Wimbledon 2023. He used to be provide along with his spouse Mirka and used to be additionally accompanied via Princess of Wales Catherine, who’s the royal patron of the All-England Lawn Tennis Club. He used to be noticed cheering for his pal, rival all over his profession, Andy Murray, who defeated Ryan Peniston in his marketing campaign opener.
Ahead of Wimbledon 2023, Federer had referred to as Murray probably the most contenders to problem for the identify. But maximum fanatics and professionals really feel that it might be a very simple match for Djokovic, who has been completely dominant this 12 months. Speaking to CNN Sports, Federer praised Djokovic and needed him good fortune. “Honestly, I think it’s great for him. You know, I had my moments. For me, having won my eighth or my fifth in a row, whatever it may be, that was my moment so if somebody equals that, passes that, this is their thing, their moment,” he stated.
Federer additionally mentioned that if Djokovic wins his 8th Wimbledon identify to compare Federer’s document, it could be an identical when it comes to comparability to his twenty third Grand Slam win in Paris. “So, I hope he does it to be honest because I think anything more he does adds to tennis history. It goes above and beyond just talking tennis, it goes into global sports like when he went to 23 in Paris. This is incredible stuff , great news and its good for the game. I think he’s the heavy favorite and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins Wimbledon again,” Federer added.
Djokovic’s primary rival at Wimbledon this 12 months is regarded as via many to be Carlos Alcaraz. The duo performed towards every different within the French Open semi-finals, the place Djokovic gained 6–3 5–7 6–1 6–1. The win helped Djokovic topple Alcaraz from pole place within the ATP ratings. But Alcaraz took that place again after successful at Queen’s.