04 July,2024 08:02 AM IST | London | AFP
Novak Djokovic returns to Jacob Fearnley in London yesterday. Pic/Getty Images
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was made to fight by British outsider Jacob Fearnley before reaching the third round for the 18th time on Thursday.
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Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 but had to save two break points midway through the fourth set before seeing off the challenge of the World number 277.
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"I had never seen him play so there is always the element of surprise. He had nothing to lose and served well. I was a little lucky in the fourth set," admitted Djokovic.
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