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Novak Djokovic cruised to a high-class third-round win against countryman Miomir Kecmanovic at Wimbledon on Friday, his 24th consecutive tour-level win on ...

Despite the scoreline, Kecmanovic remained persistent, and he was rewarded with his first break of the Djokovic serve to reduce the deficit late on. The win extends Djokovic’s lead in his ATP Head2Head series with Kecmanovic to 3-0. The Serbian’s relentlessness on return did eventually pay off with a break in the eighth game, however, and he clinched the set in style through a wonderful reflex lob on set point. Kecmanovic did his best to respond to the early Djokovic barrage. “I think I’ve been playing better and better as the tournament progresses," said Djokovic in his on-court interview. The Serbian cruised to a high-class 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 third-round win against countryman Miomir Kecmanovic at the grass-court major.

TIM VAN RIJTHOVEN awaits the winner of Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic in the Wimbledon round-of-16.

“I think it's the start of this year, so maybe like a couple months that I have that mindset. “Yeah, I go into every match thinking I can win the match,” he stated. Tim van Rijthoven has fired a warning to Novak Djokovic as he awaits the winner of the Serb’s next Wimbledon match in the round-of-16.

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“From the outside it obviously looks like a fairy tale,” he agreed. “Before the tournament started basically it was my dream,” said the 25-year old, who has gone from zero to hero in the space of a month. It earned him a last-16 date with Dutch wonder kid Tim van Rijthoven who revealed that drawing the Serb was the stuff of his fantasies.

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'I thought I started well with a lot of intensity and focus and kept that up for most of the game. In the second set, with Djokovic leading 2-1 and the game tied 30-30 on Kecmanovic's serve – so pretty crucial – the pair shared a punishing 31 shot rally that ended in Kecmanovic's favour. You want to raise the level of tennis up a notch each match and that's what's happening.' Not in the least. Djokovic was too lost in the moment for pleasantries. To win the second set, Djokovic played a lob so perfect and bamboozling that Kecmanovic was heading towards his chair before it had even landed. His second service game, however, gave Kecmanovic three break points – including one at the end of a 17 shot rally – at which point the champion got serious. Passes, deliciously placed crosscourt forehands, drops, volleys, a barrage of winners that would have tested the best here – those that Djokovic must overcome in week two. Djokovic woke up, saved the three break points, then took the next five for good measure. Tennis has a busy Integrity Unit so we have to be careful with our words here but if this was a boxing match one might argue the superior fighter was being kind to his opponent, propping him up a little. From serving for the match 5-2 up, Djokovic now led 5-4. It was 2013, the last time Novak Djokovic lost on Centre Court, 35 matches ago now.

The defending champion made light work of his countryman in a 6-0 6-3 6-4 victory.

Kecmanovic managed to take a set off Djokovic when the pair met on clay at the Serbian Open earlier this year. There was nothing but admiration here, though, as Djokovic made the sort of blistering start that squashed any notion of a shock. The Dutch qualifier, Tim van Rijthoven, awaits in the fourth round after a fairytale run on his Wimbledon debut and Djokovic will only be too happy to reprise his role as the villain. By the time he did manage to settle, the first set had already been surrendered to love with less than half an hour played. Thirteen years separate the pair born in Belgrade but it is hard to envisage even a distant future where the defending champion is overthrown by his heir-apparent. They say familiarity breeds contempt and there was certainly no mercy shown as Novak Djokovic thrashed his friend and fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

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“Yeah, I was just sort of waiting for it to happen,” Watson said. “I always expect the highest of myself.” “I’m just happy to be in the place I am right now,” he said. It is the first time she has reached the fourth round (same for Niemeier, whose only previous major showing was a first-round exit at this year’s French Open). “I’m sure he’s excited to play on a big stage. Djokovic is eyeing a seventh career title at Wimbledon and 21st major championship overall. “Before the tournament started, it was a dream for me to play him, basically. He’s a young player that is just starting, so I’m sure his career will be very good.” “Also, against Djokovic, I’ll go into that match thinking I can win that match.” He can play fast, he can also stay in the rally and come to the net,” said Djokovic, who seemed to enjoy the sunny, breezy conditions in the afternoon, compiling a 36-13 edge in winners against his Serbian Davis Cup teammate. Other men’s fourth-round matchups set up for the middle Sunday — traditionally an off day, that is now a scheduled day of play for the first time in the tournament’s 145-year history — are No. 5 Carlos Alcaraz vs. “It’s been a long one.

Novak Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round at Wimbledon and a meeting with the unknown.

- Wimbledon - Wimbledon But so far so good and I look forward to the next round.” Also against Djokovic I’ll go into that match thinking I can win that match.” So obviously I do know Tim Henman as a player. “I think that’s just a little bit before my time.

Learn more about Tim van Rijthoven, the Wimbledon wild card who will play Novak Djokovic in the fourth round at The Championships on his Grand Slam debut.

“I think the Dutch people are very positive about what's happening right now. “I always felt like it was in my mind, so it was the head for me. Van Rijthoven also needed nine months to recover from golfer’s elbow. The Dutchman has spent years battling on the ATP Challenger Tour, where he owns a 47-53 record. “I go into every match thinking I can win the match. Not only did he claim the title at the ATP 250, but the Dutchman is now into the fourth round at Wimbledon, where he will play top seed Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic beat Miomir Kecmanovic to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon 2022 where he will face Dutch wildcard Tim van Rijthoven.

But so far so good and I’m looking forward to the next challenge.’ That’s something you always wish for as a player. I’m very grateful and very blessed.

Novak Djokovic produced another dominant performance to reach the Wimbledon fourth round after beating fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanović 6-0 6-3 6-4 on Friday.

Djokovic will face the Netherlands' Tim van Rijthoven in the fourth round. At one point, that set was evenly poised at 3-3, but Djokovic pulled away with a break of serve at 4-3. In the final set, Djokovic broke twice before Kecmanović hit back with a break of his own -- his first of the match.

Three-time defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic's next opponent is Tim van Rijthoven, who is making his Grand Slam debut thanks to a wild card.

“Yeah, I was just sort of waiting for it to happen,” Watson said. “I always expect the highest of myself.” “I’m just happy to be in the place I am right now,” he said. It is the first time she has reached the fourth round (same for Niemeier, whose only previous major showing was a first-round exit at this year’s French Open). “I’m sure he’s excited to play on a big stage. Djokovic is seeking a seventh career title at Wimbledon and 21st major championship overall. “Before the tournament started, it was a dream for me to play him, basically. He’s a young player that is just starting, so I’m sure his career will be very good.” “Also, against Djokovic, I’ll go into that match thinking I can win that match.” He can also stay in the rally and come to the net,” said Djokovic, who seemed to enjoy the sunny, breezy conditions in the afternoon, compiling a 36-13 edge in winners against his Serbian Davis Cup teammate. “It’s been a long one. We can guess what Hollywood might do with that script.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC would have normally been the first player to walk out on Centre Court as the defending champion.

That wasn't the only tradition Wimbledon appeared to relax this year with the reigning champions usually the first to step out onto Centre Court. "Quite surprising this year with couple of changes in the tradition that we know Wimbledon is very close to. The English major holds several traditions which set it apart from the other three Grand Slams with players required to wear all white among other rules.

Wimbledon's top seed is into the fourth round with the minimum of fuss as he kicks into top gear against Miomir Kecmanovic.

“But at the same time we all know that most of the time, in most of the matches, coaching happens. “Even though I had the honour to practice on Centre Court before the tournament started, I’m not really in favour of that rule change. “Well, I’m kind of divided in my opinion because I understand the arguments from both sides. Alcaraz said it was “the best match on grass that I played”, admitting he is still not totally comfortable on the surface because of a lack of tournament build-up on grass, but added: “Wimbledon gives you a special energy. Djokovic said of his next opponent: “I’ve watched him play here couple of matches and also in the Netherlands where he won his ATP tournament. “I had the right game plan.