Novak Djokovic starts his Wimbledon campaign with a four-set win over China’s Wu Yibing. The 39-year-old wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court after a match lasting about three hours and 12 minutes. Multiple reports describe the contest as tense, with Djokovic facing a strong challenge from Wu, who is ranked world No. 102 and has missed significant time in recent seasons due to injuries. Djokovic moves through to the second round with his record of not having lost in Wimbledon opening matches intact.
Sources highlight that Djokovic is comfortable in parts of the match, but Wu’s forehand power and baseline hitting create difficulties, particularly as the match swings into Wu taking the second set. A key moment comes in the third set, where Djokovic breaks at a crucial stage and then holds to secure the set, including a long deuce game. In the fourth set, Djokovic withstands late pressure from Wu, breaks again in the ninth game, and serves out to win to love.
