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Novak Djokovic defeats Wu Yibing to advance at Wimbledon

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Novak Djokovic defeats Wu Yibing to advance at Wimbledon
Summary

Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Wu Yibing in the first round on Monday. Djokovic, 39, initially took control but faced a tough challenge as Wu claimed the second set. The match saw Djokovic broke Wu's serve in the critical moments to secure a hard-fought win. Next, Djokovic will play against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round.

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By the Numbers
  • •Djokovic won in four sets: 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.
  • •Wu made a strong bid by winning the second set.
  • •The match included key breaks in the fourth set.
  • •Djokovic's next opponent is Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • •Match took place on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Latest Updates
  • 10:58 PMBBC Sport — Djokovic battles against Wu to seal four-set win
  • 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Djokovic fights back to beat Wu Yibing and reach second at Wimbledon
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Novak Djokovic launched his latest bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and 25th major with a battling 6-4, 5-7 6-4 6-4 win over China’s Wu Yibing in the first round on Monday.

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Novak Djokovic fends off an attempted comeback from China's Wu Yibing to win 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4, to progress from the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

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