Novak Djokovic shook off a slow start and a roaring crowd to secure a hard-fought victory against Alexei Popyrin at Wimbledon, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) in an electrifying fourth-round clash. The seven-time champ, fresh off knee surgery, proved resilience is still his superpower.
Popyrin stunned early, snatching the first set with a fiery forehand and ace. But Djokovic, channeling his signature focus, flipped the script. 'I knew he’d come in hot,' said the Serbian star, referencing their intense Australian Open showdown earlier this year. 'But I had to level up mentally.'
The match hit peak drama when Centre Court erupted with cheers for England’s Euro 2024 semifinal win—prompting Djokovic to joke around with a mock penalty kick. Fans ate it up!
Though Popyrin fought hard in the fourth set, saving break points, Djokovic unleashed a *flawless* tiebreak to seal the deal. 'One of my best tiebreaks this year,' he grinned. Up next? A showdown with Denmark’s Holger Rune. Can the GOAT keep the momentum? Stay tuned!
The seven-time champ, fresh off knee surgery, proved resilience is still his superpower.
Fans ate it up!
Can the GOAT keep the momentum? Stay tuned!
