Novak Djokovic, a six-time Wimbledon champion, stepped onto the court to face 49th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic as the clear favorite. After a convincing win of 6–3, 6–2, 6–0 against Dan Evans, Djokovic really showcased his impressive form with some sharp serving and smart strategies. In the meantime, Kecmanovic made quite an impression by beating Jesper de Jong in straight sets to move on to round three, even though he hasn’t made it past this point at Wimbledon before.
It seemed like it was going to be a one-sided match, but you know how all-Serbian showdowns can surprise us. On Centre Court, Djokovic started off by exchanging some baseline rallies before he pulled ahead to win the first set 6–3. He hit a breathtaking forehand winner that had the crowd gasping and added more pressure on Kecmanovic.
Even though there was a little hiccup—Kecmanović managed to hold his serve and get to deuce—Djokovic’s amazing defense, featuring a perfectly placed drop shot and a sharp-angled slice, kept him right in the driver’s seat. The exchange between the two Serbians had everyone in the court completely captivated.
But there was this one moment that got caught up in the game as well. Bastien Fachan posted on X, and in the middle of the video, one can see a ball clearly coming in and hitting Djokovic on the back of his thighs as he was getting up from the grass and when he was leading 4–3 in the first set.
Novak Djokovic, 38 years old.
You just have to sit back and applaud. pic.twitter.com/TETIC79oDO
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 5, 2025
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