Novak Djokovic advances to the second round of Wimbledon
Sixth-seeded Serb Novak Djokovic defeated Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-1, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Wimbledon Grand Slam. His next opponent will be the hosts' Daniel Evans.
The Serb admitted that he struggled with stomach problems during the match.
Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam tournament wins - 24. He has triumphed at Wimbledon seven times so far.
Evans eliminated his compatriot Jay Clarke, winning convincingly 6-1, 7-5, 6-2.
The 2025 Wimbledon Main Draw began on June 30. The previous week was set aside for the main draw qualifiers. The men's grand final is scheduled for July 13, and the women's a day earlier - July 12. As is tradition, tennis players play on the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Wimbledon is one of the highlights of the tennis calendar. It remains the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, with a record prize pool of £53.5 million up for grabs.
Match result:
Novak Djokovic - Alexandre Muller 6-1, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-2
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