It was a very tough match, says Djokovic
Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off a slow start to power past unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) and into the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday.
Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off a slow start to power past unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) and into the Wimbledon fourth round on Saturday.
The Serb's bid for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title looked under threat when Popyrin took a 4-3 lead with a blistering crosscourt forehand winner and sealed the opening set with a second-serve ace.
"It was another tough match. I didn't expect anything less than what we experienced on the court today from Alexei," said Djokovic, who was also taken to four sets by Popyrin at this year's Australian Open.
"I know he was going to come to the match with confidence, a lot of self-belief. He was close to winning (when we played) in Australia earlier this year.
"With that serve and powerful forehand, he's dangerous on any surface."
Djokovic was quickly back to his best and normal service was resumed.
Appearing rejuvenated after the roof was closed, Djokovic went 4-1 up in the second set, when fans erupted on Centre Court as news trickled through that England had beaten Switzerland to make the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
The amused second seed simulated a penalty kick that Popyrin pretended to save, to the delight of fans.
Djokovic had little trouble in the second and third sets, but faced more resistance in the fourth as Popyrin dug deep in search of his first win in the pair's third meeting, saving three break points to hold in the 11th game.
After ensuring a tiebreak, however, Djokovic switched on the after-burners to close out the win, finishing with a fiery serve that Popyrin could only send into the net.
"I played a good second and third set and the fourth was anybody's game," Djokovic added.
"He was serving very well. It was very difficult to read his serve. It was just a very challenging match, mentally as well to hang in there.
-
World’s first ‘meltdownChina urges North Korea to stop 'wrong' action“顶流”与“顶流”的相会,西牛麻竹笋对话“尔滨”Speculation about NK leader's health 'empty rumors': Russian envoy2016's $400 GPU vs. 2019's $400 GPUsJudge stays Muslim ban. Trump tweets a presidential temper tantrum.The Slate Plus Digest with reading recommendations for the weekend.Moon turning hawkish toward North KoreaThe Wonderful World of Christmas TreesMoon calls for patience in dealing with N. Korea
下一篇:How 3D Game Rendering Works: Texturing
- ·Number of COVID
- ·One Apple repair center has called 911 1,600 times in four months
- ·Bale enjoying the game again after Spurs switch, says Wales' Page
- ·Korea's unification Ministry considers meeting with activists over anti
- ·Alcaraz vs. Van de Zandschulp 2024 livestream: Watch US Open for free
- ·雅安市人民医院第三院区启用 姚桥新区居民家门口就能看病
- ·The ads Jeff Sessions might want to avoid if he revives D.A.R.E.
- ·关注支付安全 慎设账户密码
- ·'Metaphor: ReFantazio' hands
- ·Southgate says Kane can eclipse Rooney scoring record for England
- ·News anchor tries to say 'Okurrr' like Cardi B and fails hilariously
- ·Understanding North Korea's EMP threat
- ·多措并举优治理 绘就幸福新图景
- ·Scientists create an electrical charge using only humidity in the air
- ·News anchor tries to say 'Okurrr' like Cardi B and fails hilariously
- ·You can now use a dick pic as a password. Why, god? Why.
- ·Students get free entry at second Rawalpindi Test but what’s the catch?
- ·N. Korea threatens to retaliate over joint exercise
- ·冷链传递温情,我请父母吃年鱼
- ·Betsy DeVos confirmed 51–50 in Senate.
- ·Trump trials: Jack Smith is reportedly reconsidering his strategy.
- ·Most victims of dating violence in Korea are women: police
- ·Scientists create an electrical charge using only humidity in the air
- ·China urges North Korea to stop 'wrong' action
- ·Best tablet deals as of August 27
- ·Seoul adopts three
- ·Cicadas love to land on people. Experts explain why.
- ·Crawford crushes Brook with fourth
- ·'Law and Order: SVU' renewed for record
- ·Speculation about NK leader's health 'empty rumors': Russian envoy
- ·13 Astronomical Clocks Connecting Time And Space
- ·42% say state
- ·A swole Jeff Bezos has become one jacked
- ·为他补上遗憾 让微笑不再是奢望
- ·When Are Next
- ·Moon, Abe agree 'extreme' pressure on North Korea