Novak Djokovic (No. 2) debuted with a victory in the first
round of Wimbledon, defeating Viktor Kopriva (No. 123) by 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. The Serbian has
accumulated 35 wins in his last 36 appearances at All England Club and
dispelled doubts about his physical condition.
The 24-times Grand Slam champion underwent knee surgery a
month ago after suffering an injury during the French Open, where he h3ad to
withdraw in the quarterfinals. Djokovic took just three weeks to recover from
the injury and return to SW19.
Djokovic starts strong
Nole looked good from the start of the match without
showing any knee problems. After both defended their first service points, the
fourth game was crucial, as 20 points were played and Djokovic seized his sixth
break point to take the lead.
The momentum from the game began to highlight Djokovic's
superiority in the match; he won 14 consecutive points and ultimately took the
set 6-1. Nole conceded just one point on his serve, while winning 57% of return
points, including 12 winners compared to Kopriva's 4.
In the second set, Djokovic again maintained superiority
from the outset. Although Kopriva saved a couple of break points at the
beginning of the set, Nole capitalized on break opportunities in the third and
seventh games to comfortably claim the set in 44 minutes with a score of 6-2.
Djokovic was nearly flawless again with his first serve, winning 92% of them.
Novak Djokovic at 2024 French Open.
In the third set, it seemed the Czech could maintain pace
with the world No. 2 for longer, but it only lasted a few minutes. Kopriva was
up 2-1 before Nole showed his final push to win five consecutive games and
secure a comfortable match victory of 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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