23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has secured his place in the Wimbledon third round, thanks to a self-assured victory over Jordan Thompson on Centre Court.
Thompson did his best to upset Novak Djokovic with classic grand serves, nonetheless, he couldn’t put a set on the board as Djokovic continues his perfect start at SW19.
The 36-year-old has now won six sets from a possible six at the All England Club this year, having cast aside Argentine Pedro Cachin in the first round on Monday. Thompson’s sledgehammer serve gave Djokovic something new to think about, but he ultimately rose to the challenge.
Breaks of serve were hard to come by in the contest as Thompson’s biggest reached a whopping 132mph, but Djokovic was flawless on his own service games – at least according to the numbers – and he held his nerve to see out an important second-set tiebreak, Express Sport reports.
Although a straight-sets win portrays it as plain sailing for Djokovic, Thompson provided a stern enough test to fire up his legendary opponent. However, it was ultimately the second seed’s day on Centre Court, despite most of those in attendance cheering for the underdog, as he prevailed 6-3 7-6 7-5 in just under two-and-a-half hours.
“I don’t really know if I wanted to meet him this early in the tournament,” said Djokovic of his big-serving opponent after the match. “Congratulations to him for the performance, he was a bit unlucky but he played a great match.
“I try to enjoy every moment I spend on Centre Court. It’s a huge privilege, especially at this age when I’m still trying to push forward with the young guns.”
