Novak Djokovic advances to second round at 2026 Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Novak Djokovic defeated Wu Yibing in the first round of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships held at the All England Club. The match ended with Djokovic winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, lasting over three hours. Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, praised Wu's aggressive gameplay and credited his experience for overcoming challenges. He is set to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round, with the match scheduled for July 1.
- •Djokovic opened the tournament as the seventh seed.
- •The first-round match took place on June 29, 2026.
- •Djokovic displayed composure after dropping the second set.
- •He will compete against Stefanos Tsitsipas next.
- •The second-round match will air on ESPN.
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