Wimbledon throwback as Djokovic practices with only player to dent his dominance in Andy Murray
ATPSunday, 02 July 2023 at 07:00
Novak
Djokovic trained with Andy Murray, the only player in the draw who has defeated
him at Wimbledon.
With the
main draw sorted and just a day before the competition begins, the two
Wimbledon champions practiced together on the London grass. Images of Novak
Djokovic and Andy Murray training on the grass courts were shared on social
media.
These
tennis legends have faced each other 36 times, with Djokovic leading the
head-to-head 25-11. However, Murray claimed victory in both matches played on
grass.
The first
encounter took place at the 2012 London Olympics, where Murray reached the
final with a 7-5, 7-5 win and eventually won the gold medal. A year later, they
met again in the final of the 2013 Wimbledon Championships, where the British
player secured his second Grand Slam title by defeating Djokovic in three sets.
It was the same opponent Murray defeated to win his first Slam at the 2012 US
Open.
In the 2013
Wimbledon final, Djokovic was the top seed and Murray was the second seed. Both
players reached the final after early-round exits by Rafael Nadal and Roger
Federer. Murray emerged victorious in three sets (6-4, 7-5, 6-4) after three
hours and nine minutes of play. With this win, Murray became the first British
player to win the Wimbledon title since 1936 and the first Scot since Harold
Moahony in 1896.
Murray had
a successful grass court season in the past month, winning two Challenger
tournaments. However, he suffered a first-round defeat at the Queen's Club
Championship against Alex de Minaur. In the first round of Wimbledon, Murray
will face his compatriot Ryan Peniston, who received a wild card from the
organization. If he wins, Murray could potentially face the winner of the
thrilling match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem.
On the
other hand, Djokovic will face Argentine Pedro Cachín in the first round. If he
secures a victory, he would then face the winner of the match between Brandon
Nakashima and Jordan Thompson in the second round.
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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