Although abused, Novak Djokovic won his round of 16 against Alex de Minaur in Wimbledon. The Serbian granted himself the right to compete in his 16th quarter of a career on the London lawn.
Eternal. At the age of 38, Novak Djokovic outperformed Alex de Minaur this Monday in the 8th finals of Wimbledon, while in several occasions, the scenario seemed turned in favor of the Australian. Cold picked, the Serbian began the part of the worst way, taking a severe 1-6 in half an hour. Then, he confiscated the service of his opponent twice, who, however, rendered him the same. It is therefore only late, and dust, that “Nole” equalized to a round everywhere (6-4).
Still jostled, Novak Djokovic saved a Break ball at 0-1 in the third act. On the other hand, he has mastered his subject more over the set, won 6-4. But in the fourth round, Alex de Minaur seemed to take an excess ascendant, making the holding of an inevitable fifth chapter. Led 1-4, the Serbian then sublimated to win five consecutive games and a quarter-quarter qualification after 3:20 am of harsh combat (1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4). Winning seven times from the British Grand Chelem Tournament, the world No. 6 will play a 16th quarter -final.
Djokovic teasing federate
“This is probably the first time I have won when he watches me play”, Amused Novak Djokovic at the microphone of Wimbledon in the middle of the court after his triumph. This message is addressed to Roger Federer, present in the Royal Box of the Center Court. The Swiss, winner by eight times of Wimbledon, is ahead of his ex-rival with a length, still in the saddle so this year to win an eighth star.
Such a feat will come beforehand by success against Lorenzo Cobolli, a fall earlier in the day of the Croatian Marin Cilic. The Italian will compete at 23 his first quarter in Grand Chelem. An inexperience at this stage of the competition necessarily contrasting with the 63 participations of the world’s ex-1 n ° to a quarter-final in the major tournament.
