Djokovic recovers from poor third set to continue Wimbledon title bid

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2026-07-03

London (PA Media/dpa) - Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic safely progressed into the fourth round but only after he narrowly avoided being served a bagel during a hard-fought win over 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech. Djokovic suffered a shock exit in the last 32 of the French Open last month and while he prevented a repeat at the All England Club on Friday afternoon, a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) victory only told half the story for the 24-t......

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