Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic 'Executes Perfectly' in Round 2 Sweep
- Novak Djokovic defeated Dan Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 on Centre Court Thursday, advancing to the third round at Wimbledon for an unprecedented 19th occasion.
- Djokovic, a seven-times Wimbledon champion, aimed for an eighth title to equal Roger Federer's record while pursuing his 25th Grand Slam.
- Djokovic executed his game plan with 46 winners, 11 aces, and said, "I executed perfectly" despite earlier stomach issues this week.
- Mirra Andreeva, the 18-year-old Russian seventh seed, won her second round 6-1, 7-6 in 93 minutes, stating she fought until the end and tried to play aggressive.
- Djokovic's victory extended his Wimbledon singles wins to 99, the third-most there, reinforcing his status amid a broad field with many early seeded exits.
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Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic reaches 3rd round for record 19th time
By MATTIAS KARÉN The Associated Press LONDON — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon’s third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Wednesday. It was Djokovic’s 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and the 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer for most by any man in the Open Era. It’s hardly the most prestigious record for Djokovic, whose 24 Grand S…
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Djokovic steps up bid for Wimbledon history, Sinner strolls into round three
Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while world number one Jannik Sinner cruised into round three on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic has reached the third round of Wimbledon with almost playful ease. The seven-time winner of the London Grand Slam tournament defeated Briton Daniel Evans in three sets in the second round: 6-3 6-2 6-0.
Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic 'executes perfectly' in Round 2 sweep
Novak Djokovic expressed pride in his performance Thursday, telling the crowd he "executed perfectly" in a 107-minute sweep of Daniel Evans, which helped him advance to Wimbledon's third round a record 19th time.
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