02/07/2024 17:07hs.
This time, neither ranking nor quality mattered. It was going to be a mystery how Novak Djokovic (2nd) would get to Wimbledon 20204, where he will try to reach the final again – he lost the last one against Carlos Alcaraz (3rd) – due to the tear of the medial meniscus of his right knee that forced him to undergo surgery a month ago. After his debut, against the Czech Vit Kopriva (123rd), it can be said that the Serbian is back: flew, overwhelmed and now will go for more.
The Serbian won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2 y 6-2after almost two hours. “I’m very happy with the way I felt on the court. Obviously, coming to Wimbledon this year was a little bit different for me, because of the knee. I didn’t know how everything was going to develop on the court, really.“Nole commented after the match.
A packed court to follow Djokovic. (REUTERS)
Given the way he arrived on British grass, even he had doubts about what he would find. But, a few days before the tournament began, Djokovic said he would only participate “if I am in good condition to fight for the title”His debut made it clear that the Serbian does not lie, and that the best in the ranking must start to worry about his presence (one, Andrey Rublev, already said goodbye against an Argentine).
Djokovic’s next opponent is a grass-court champion
In the second round, the world No. 2 will have to show his best tennis again, as he will face an opponent who knows the surface well: Briton Jacob Fearnley (277th), who was champion of the Notthinghmam challenger – played on grass – after overcoming two qualifying matches and winning all five main draw matches, he lost in the first round of the Eastbourne ATP to fellow countryman Billy Harris (116th).
Djokovic played with a brace on his right knee. (REUTERS)
2024-07-02 20:07:46
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