Photo: ReutersLondon: Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic was sent crashing out of Wimbledon by big-serving Sam Querrey on Saturday, shattering his dreams of securing the first calendar Grand Slam in 47 years. The world number one, bidding for a fourth Wimbledon title and 13th major, suffered his earliest loss at a Slam since the 2009 French Open. Sam Querrey beats Novak Djokovic 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(5) in the Wimbledon third roundThe third round defeat ended Novak Djokovic’s Open era record run of 30 successive wins at the majors and his streak of having reached 28 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals . The 28-year-old sent down 31 aces—15 in the fourth set alone—and saved 14 of 17 break points while unleashing 56 winners. Last year, he was two sets to love down to Kevin Anderson in the fourth round before staging a thrilling comeback.

Source: Mint July 02, 2016 16:18 UTC