Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic outclassed Dan Evans in what might be the British veteran’s remaining look at Wimbledon.
Evans, now ranked 154th on the earth and given a wildcard to play on the All England Membership, misplaced 6-3 6-2 6-0 of their second-round match.
Serb nice Djokovic, 38, produced a serving masterclass which even left Evans shaking his head in disbelief at a number of factors.
The 35-year-old residence favorite, who was willed on by an encouraging Centre Courtroom crowd, received simply 9 of his 58 receiving factors (16%) within the match.
Djokovic, seeded sixth this yr, additionally demonstrated why he’s nonetheless among the finest returners within the males’s sport by changing six of his 16 break factors.
It was a powerful show from the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who’s aiming to equal his rival Roger Federer’s file tally of Wimbledon males’s singles titles.
Djokovic can also be making an attempt to lastly land a standalone file twenty fifth main, having not claimed one of many sport’s most prestigious prizes for the reason that 2023 US Open.
“Everybody knew it was going to be a particular environment immediately – a Brit in Britain isn’t straightforward to face,” stated Djokovic, who earned his 99th match win at Wimbledon.
“He is a very good high quality participant who possesses quite a lot of nice expertise, an excellent contact and, with the ball staying low with the slice, it could actually trigger bother for those who’re not on the prime of your sport.
“However I believe was. I executed completely. Generally you’ve gotten as of late the place every thing flows.”
Djokovic’s win teed up an all-Serb contest towards Miomir Kecmanovic within the third spherical, with a spot within the final 16 on the road.
