Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic made a stunning comeback to defeat unseeded Australian Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3), advancing to the fourth round at the All England Club on Saturday.
The Serbian star faced a rocky start as Popyrin took the first set with a blistering crosscourt forehand winner and a crucial second-serve ace. \"It was another tough match. I didn't expect anything less than what we experienced on the court today from Alexei,\" Djokovic commented, reflecting on their previous intense encounter at the Australian Open.
However, Djokovic quickly regained his composure, resuming his relentless service game. The atmosphere soared when news broke that England had beaten Switzerland to reach the Euro 2024 semifinals, adding to the excitement on Centre Court.
The second and third sets saw Djokovic dominate, but Popyrin fought back fiercely in the fourth, saving three break points to push the match to a tiebreak. In the decisive moments, Djokovic unleashed a fiery serve that sealed his victory, showcasing his mental toughness and exceptional skill.
\"I played a good second and third set and the fourth was anybody's game,\" Djokovic said. \"It was just a very challenging match, mentally as well to hang in there. I'm getting better with every match.\"
Despite having undergone knee surgery weeks before Wimbledon, Djokovic's resilience shines through as he prepares to face 15th seed Holger Rune of Denmark in the upcoming round.
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