Second seed Novak Djokovic began his 2024 Wimbledon marketing campaign on Tuesday, easing previous Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva in straight units, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
The seven-time former titlist moved effectively in first match since knee surgical procedure. The 37-year-old Belgrade native confirmed no signal of discomfort as he cruised to a one-hour, 58-minute victory beneath the Centre Court docket roof.
Novak broke his rival’s serve twice in every set to e book his place within the second spherical. He received 90 per cent (35/39) of factors behind his first serve.
“Coming into Wimbledon for me this yr was very completely different due to the knee. I’m simply actually glad with how I performed and the way I felt on the courtroom. I didn’t know the way all the pieces was going to unfold on the courtroom. I’m extraordinarily glad with the best way I felt and the best way I performed at this time. Thanks all for popping out and supporting,” Djokovic stated.
Match statistics: aces (10-4), double faults (2-5), winners (32-25), unforced errors (16-30), whole factors received (98-56).
Novak will play towards dwelling wild card Jacob Fearnley, the world quantity 277.
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