Novak Djokovic shows no ill effects of surgery as he strolls into round twoBy Andy Sims, PANovak Djokovic proved once again that he should never be written off after cruising to victory on Centre Court just 27 days after a knee operation. The 37-year-old’s chances of featuring at Wimbledon looked all but impossible when he went under the knife in Paris last month for surgery on a torn meniscus. But a 6-1 6-2 6-2 first-round stroll against Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva demonstrated to the doubters that not only is Djokovic fit, but he is also determined to at least challenge for title number eight at the All England Club. Photo by Mike EgertonSporting a grey knee support – not exactly consistent with Wimbledon’s all-white policy – Djokovic charged through the first set in only 34 minutes. Photo by Mike Egerton“I tried to really focus on the game and not think too much about the knee.

Source: Irish Independent July 02, 2024 21:55 UTC