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 beneath the Centre Courtroom roof.
Novak broke his rival’s serve twice in every set to e book his place within the second spherical. He gained 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 court docket. I didn’t understand how every thing was going to unfold on the court docket. I’m extraordinarily glad with the best way I felt and the best way 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 gained (98-56).
Novak will play in opposition to residence wild card Jacob Fearnley, the world quantity 277.
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