Novak Djokovic Triumphant in Wimbledon Opener After Knee Surgery
London, June 30 – Novak Djokovic, the tennis legend, expressed his delight after securing a convincing victory in his first match at Wimbledon since undergoing knee surgery. The Serb, who is seeking to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight singles titles at the prestigious tournament, defeated Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 on Centre Court.
Djokovic, 37, had undergone an operation on a torn medial meniscus in his right knee on June 5, having aggravated the problem during the French Open. Despite wearing a knee support, the 24-time Grand Slam champion showed no signs of discomfort, converting his sixth break point in a lengthy fourth game before racing through the rest of the first set.
“I was extremely glad with the way I felt and the way I played,” said Djokovic, who will next face British wildcard Jacob Fearnley or Spanish qualifier Alejandro Moro Canas. “I tried to really focus on the game and not think about the knee too much.”
The Serb’s impressive performance was highlighted by his ability to convert defense into attack, breaking his opponent’s serve three times in the second set. Djokovic finished the match with three consecutive aces, securing his place in the second round in style.
“Everything that I could do, I have done over the last three weeks along with my team to be able to play here for you today,” Djokovic added. “I just love Wimbledon, love coming back here.”
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