Djokovic's chances of a fourth title at the All England Club should not be ruled out; Karen Khachanov Faces in 16th Monday
Last Updated: 08/07/18 7:43 pm
Roger Federer could appear at his best, while Rafael Nadal flourished in the opening week at Wimbledon, but a man you can not cancel, that is Novak Djokovic. While Federer and Nadal have dominated the tennis landscape these past two years – sharing the last six Grand Slam titles since the Australian Open 2017 – the Serbian has had to deal with a drop in shape and form. confidence after an elbow injury. 19659005] Twelve months ago, Djokovic was forced to retire from a quarter-final match against Tomas Berdych after the problem became too serious to keep playing with. The former world number one announced quickly that he was going to spend the rest of the season.
Retirement of Novak Djokovic against Tomas Berdych marked a six-month absence from sport
Return to disputed title
Djokovic returned from his six-month injury period in time for the Open from Australia but he suffered After undergoing a "small medical intervention" on the injury, Djokovic was forced to take more time away from the sport.
It's easy to forget that he had dominated tennis during a memorable 2015 campaign – when he reached the four Grand Slam titles, losing only at the Open de France.
Djokovic won his first French Open title in 2016 to complete the sweep of all Grand Slam titles. The victory became known as "Nole Slam" because it held the four majors.
The consecutive defeats of the opening game at Indian Wells and Miami will follow and Djokovic makes the decision to separate from coaches Andre Agassi and Radek Stepanek.
Djokovic fights to believe in his game and after a period of reflection He returned to his former coach Marian Vajda, who had been instrumental in his previous success.
The defeats of Martin Klizan and Kyle Edmund in Barcelona and Madrid raised further questions, but a race in the semifinals of Rome was Djokovic reached the final of the Queen's Club the month last ” itemprop=”image”/>
Djokovic reached the final of Queen's Club last month
After accepting a joker to play Au Queen & # 39; s Club, the 12-time Grand Slam champion has produced impressive performances before losing a match against Marin Cilic in the final
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Defending champion Roger Federer will be looking for a ninth Wimbledon title, but the Swiss face tough competition.
The triple winner of the All England Club has flatly rejected the idea that he was a favorite for the Wimbledon title at the Fever-Tree Championships last month. But after playing in the round of 16, he is firmly in the running.
Djokovic, ranked 12th, finds himself in the lower half of the table – away from reigning champion Roger Federer – which increases his chances of reaching the final stages.
Karen Khachanov, who is not being treated, is waiting for the fourth round on Monday. The match will be the first between the two teams and despite the fact that the Russians have a solid full game, Djokovic should have too much experience in lawn for the world number 40.
Wimbledon Men's Singles – 16th
Top Half
Roger Federer (1)
v
Adrian Mannarino (22)
Gael Monfils
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Kevin Anderson (8)
Mackenzie McDonald
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Milos Raonic (13)
John Isner (9)
v
Stefanos Tsitsipas (31)
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Karen Khachanov
v
Novak Djokovic (12) [19659032] Kei Nishikori (24)
v
Ernests Gulbis
Juan Martin del Potro (5)
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Gilles Simon
Jiri Vesely
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Rafael Nadal (2)
Once in the quarterfinals Kei Nishikori or Ernests Gulbis waits – Djokovic holds a far superior record against both.
The 31-year-old should then meet Nadal's winner. He wins Juan Martin del Potro in a potentially fascinating semi-final match.
Djokovic wins the last of his Wimbledon titles in 2015
If Djokovic were to reach At the final stage, he would likely face Federer. Despite the undisputed position of the great Swiss on the surface, it is the Serb who won his last two meetings at Wimbledon
Djokovic produced vintage tennis to defeat Kyle Edmund and put an end to his hopes. in the singles on a super Saturday of British sport to progress up to the second week.
The former world No. 1 struggled to win the same adoration that his counterparts Federer and Nadal received during their career and his dissatisfaction with the behavior Djokovic faced a passionate central court in his victory against Kyle Edmund ” itemprop=”image”/>
Djokovic faced a passionate central court in his victory over Kyle Edmund
Federer and Nadal became known for their ability to remain calm under Djokovic spoke freely of his desire to avoid showing too much negative energy on the pitch – although he had faced a center crowd in his match against Edmund. "
" When you play high intensity games where a service or shot can really swing the momentum of one or the other side, obviously there is a lot of " accumulation of emotions, especially in the decisive moments of the set and matches, "said Djokovic
I do not like when I throw a racket or a scream, but I have to accept that I am a human being like any other, I can feel pressure like everyone else.
Novak Djokovic
"Sometimes you express yourself positively or negatively. Of course, I do not like it when I throw a gust or a shout, but I have to accept that I am a human being like everyone else, that I can feel the pressure like everyone else
"My interaction With the I thought that the crowd had good things and not so good things, but I reacted as I thought, the way they reacted. "
Djokovic's decision on the ground is indisputable and he seems to have found his thirst. If he manages to manage his emotions at the crucial stages and impress his style of play, then who will predict against him the victory of a 13th great triumph.
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