Djokovic, Without Straining, Qualifies for the Third Round for the 19th Time at Wimbledon
Djokovic faced British player Daniel Evans for the second time in his career, with Evans having won their only previous encounter (Monte-Carlo in 2021).
In a completely one-sided match, the Serbian was never troubled during the one hour he played today. With 16 break points created, the former world No. 1 was never in trouble on his serve, except during the final game of the match when he had to save two break points before ultimately delivering a bagel to his opponent.
With 46 winners and conceding only 9 points on his serve in this match, he advances to the third round of Wimbledon for the 19th time.
Winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 in this battle of veterans, he now joins his compatriot Kecmanovic in the third round. On a mission for a 25th Grand Slam, he has just secured his 99th victory here in the meantime.
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