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Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic breezes past Vit Kopriva in Grand Slam return
Updated On: 03 July, 2024 08:35 AM IST | London | IANS
Now boasting a 19-6 record for the year, Djokovic is set to face either home wild card Jacob Fearnley or qualifier Alejandro Moro Canas in the next round
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Serbia`s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Czech Republic`s Vit Kopriva during their men`s singles tennis match on the second day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Pic/AFP
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time major champion, showcased his mastery on grass courts once again as he defeated the 27-year-old Czech player Vit Kopriva in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of men`s singles at Wimbledon 2024. Djokovic, who had to withdraw from Roland Garros due to a knee injury, appeared to have made a remarkable recovery, showing no signs of hesitation or discomfort on the court.
Kopriva, ranked No. 123 in the ATP Rankings, had limited experience on grass, with his professional play on this surface restricted to Wimbledon qualifying rounds in 2022, 2023, and this year. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to match the consistency and precision of his illustrious opponent. Djokovic made just 16 unforced errors and won an impressive 90 per cent (35/39) of points behind his first serve, a testament to his dominance throughout the match.
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