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 properly 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 underneath the Centre Court docket roof.
Novak broke his rival’s serve twice in every set to ebook 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 way in which I felt and the way in which I performed right this moment. Thanks all for popping out and supporting,” Djokovic mentioned.
Match statistics: aces (10-4), double faults (2-5), winners (32-25), unforced errors (16-30), complete factors received (98-56).
Novak will play towards dwelling wild card Jacob Fearnley, the world quantity 277.
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