23 June 2008
Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2008
The Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic won his opening match at this year’s Wimbledon tournament in four sets, 7:5, 2:6, 6:3, 6:0, in 2 hours and 7 minutes.
Novak was made to work hard for his first win. There were many break chances in the first four games of the match, but both players held their services. The crucial moment happened in the twelfth game, when Djokovic used break point to take the set 7:5 after 48 minutes.
The best Serbian tennis player lost his concentration in the second set. Berrer used his chances, and managed to break twice, in the fifth and seventh game for 6:2 and 1:1 in sets.
Djokovic started playing much better in the third set. He broke his opponent’s service in the second game and kept that lead till the end to win the set 6:3.
That gave additional strength to Novak. The German lost his selfconfidence and failed to win a single game in the final fourth set. Result was 6:0 for no.3 in the world.
Djokovic’s second round oponent on Wednesday will be Russian Marat Safin (world no.75) who beat Italian Fabio Fognini in straight sets on Monday.
Novak played former world number one once before. It was in the first round in Melbourne Park three years ago, when Safin was dominant (6:0, 6:2, 6:1).
source: www.novak-djokovic.com
One Comment so far...
Jamie Lewis Says:
29 July 2008 at 5:04 pm.
Novak will be at a great event at the USTA Tennis Center in Flushing, NY on Saturday August 23rd. It’s for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, which is a huge kick off for the US Open. There will be tennis, music and all sorts of fun stuff. The lineup looks awesome. Musicians Demi Lovato, Colby O’Donis, Menudo, Push Play will be there. Plus, Novak, Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and Ana Ivanovic will help kids improve their swings! Check it out! http://www.usopen.org/arthur_ashe_kids_day/fullstory.sps?iType=13846&iNewsid=405543
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