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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Djokovic advances at Wimbledon in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam title
NOVAK DJOKOVIC began his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The Serbian star, seeded sixth, overcame a mid-match challenge from France's Alexandre Muller to win 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2. Djokovic dominated the opening set on Centre Court, breaking Muller three times. However, the Frenchman fought back to claim the second set in a tense tie-break. The 38-year-old Serb quickly regained control, securing the next two sets with relative ease. Since 2023, Djokovic has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Wimbledon presents his best chance to break the record, having reached every final here since 2018. Despite recent losses to Carlos Alcaraz in the past two finals, Djokovic remains determined to match Roger Federer's record of eight men's titles at the All England Club. With younger rivals like Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rising, Djokovic acknowledges the urgency of his mission. 'Every match counts now,' he said after the win. 'I know the challenge ahead, but I'm ready.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
Djokovic credits miracle pills for Wimbledon win amid health scare
NOVAK DJOKOVIC revealed he relied on 'doctors' miracle pills' to push through physical struggles during his opening Wimbledon victory against Alexandre Muller. The Serbian star, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, triumphed 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2 in a late-night Centre Court battle. Djokovic dominated early but faced a setback in the second set before recovering. 'I went from feeling my absolute best for a set and a half to my absolute worst for about 45 minutes,' he admitted. 'Whether it was a stomach bug, I don't know what it is. I struggled with that but the energy came back after some doctors' miracle pills.' The seven-time Wimbledon champion expressed reverence for the tournament, calling it a 'childhood dream.' With 24 Grand Slam titles, tied with Margaret Court, Djokovic sees Wimbledon as his best chance to make history. At 38, he aims to match Roger Federer's eight Wimbledon titles while fending off younger rivals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Djokovic's next match will test his resilience further as he navigates physical challenges and rising competition. Fans await to see if his determination—and those miracle pills—will carry him to another title.
