Djokovic reaches second round of Wimbledon 2022
Wimbledon 2022: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic faced Kwon Soon-woo of South Korea in the first round.
The 81st ranked Korean gave a tough fight to top seed Djokovic. During the second set, the 24-year-old broke Djokovic’s serve and won the set with a drop-shot and a big serve.
“I didn’t have a lead-up or preparatory tournament before, so you’re always going to feel less comfortable than you would like, especially if you’re playing against someone talented who lives close to Kwon. Line and Hit really clean,” Djokovic said.
The Serb successfully advanced to the second round with a 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory. He set a unique record with his 80th Wimbledon win on Monday. Djokovic is the first player to win 80 matches in all four Grand Slams – Australia Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
“It wasn’t easy. I had to add some variety to the game. Serves helped but at this stage a shot or two decides the winner,” he said.
The 35-year-old Djokovic is the defending champion of the Wimbledon Championships and is bidding for his fourth consecutive title as well as his 21st Grand Slam title.
Djokovic had not played any grasscourt warm-up before the championship. He is set to meet Thanasi Kokinakis or Kamil Mazchrajak in the second round.
Star player Djokovic won three Grand Slams last year. He missed the Australian Open earlier this year after being relegated for not being vaccinated against Covid-19. At the French Open, he lost in the quarterfinals to his arch-rival Rafael Nadal.