Novak wins his first match at Wimbledon – Novak Djokovic

The chase for the eighth Wimbledon title has begun!

Novak Djokovic is thru to the second spherical of this yr’s Wimbledon after beating Frenchman Alexandre Muller (ATP #41) in 4 units, 6–1, 6–7 (7), 6–2, 6–2. The match lasted three hours and 19 minutes.

Novak was in full management through the first set, which lasted simply half-hour. Regardless that he missed three break factors within the very first sport, he rapidly discovered his rhythm. He broke Muller’s serve 3 times and simply gained the set 6–1 to take a 1–0 lead.

The second set was a lot tighter affair. Novak had eight break level possibilities, however his rival saved all of them and pushed the set right into a tie-break. Djokovic was main 5–2 within the tie-break and had two serves to shut it out, however Muller made a giant comeback and gained it 9–7 to tie the match at one set all.

Within the third set, Novak stepped up once more. He was extra aggressive and managed the rallies, breaking Muller twice to take the set 6–2 and lead 2–1.

Muller had his first two break factors of the match early within the fourth set however couldn’t take them. Novak responded straight away by breaking his serve, after which did it once more to go up 5–2. He completed the match confidently and moved on to the subsequent spherical.

Within the second spherical on Thursday, Novak will face Dan Evans (ATP no.154). The Brit acquired a wildcard entry into the match.

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