Novak Djokovic swept aside Denmark’s Holger Rune to reach his 15th quarter-final at Wimbledon on Monday, July 8th, 2024 at Center Court in London.
Day 8 saw the Serb get the better of his opponent after beating the 15th seed Rune 6-3 6-4 6-2 on a rowdy Centre Court in London.
The Dane had defeated Djokovic twice before wins that helped establish him as one of the sport’s rising stars.
However, he rarely came close to troubling the second seed on this occasion, failing to make the most of just two break points.
Still sporting a knee support on his right leg following surgery in June, Djokovic got off to a lightning start, winning the first 12 points and assuming a 3-0 advantage.
Djokovic seemed to struggle with a stomach problem early in the second set, squeezing his abdomen and taking deep breaths between points.
However, he was still able to assert control for the remainder of the match and secured the precise victory in a little over two hours.
Despite the excitement after reaching the quarter-final, the seven-time champion expressed his anger during an on-court interview after some fans booed him during the game.
They were [disrespecting me],” Djokovic said.
I don’t accept it. I know they were cheering for Rune but that’s an excuse to also boo.
I’ve been on the tour for more than 20 years – trust me, I know all the tricks, I know how it works. You guys can’t touch me, he added.
The 37-year-old is going for an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam overall.
He will next play Alex de Minaur, who booked his spot in the quarter-finals with a 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-3 win against France’s Arthur Fils.
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Story by: Rabbi Adu Agyei| univers.ug.edu.gh
