Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at All England Club. Djokovic, bidding for a record equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title and 24th Grand Slam crown, defeated Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5. While Djokovic and Swiatek moved effortlessly into the last 32, there were still four first round matches which had yet to start. World No 3 Daniil Medvedev marked his return to Wimbledon after last year's ban on Russian players with a first round win. Danish sixth seed Holger Rune reached the second round for the first time with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 win against British wildcard George Loffhagen.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 06, 2023 07:58 UTC