Novak Djokovic eases into third round at Wimbledon
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
By George Sessions, PA
Novak Djokovic looked in ominous form during a second-round victory over Kevin Anderson to stay on course for a third straight Wimbledon title.
The world number one produced a scintillating display against the South African in what was a repeat of the 2018 final at the All England Club.
A straight-sets victory proved enough for Djokovic to claim the Championship three years ago and he again made light work of the big-serving Anderson to progress into round three with a 6-3 6-3 6-3 win.
The Serbian, who is looking to draw level with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 grand slams, experienced some difficulties on the slippery Centre Court surface but a standing ovation at the end provided a clear indicator of who came out on top.
Updated June 30
Part-timer Kyrgios advances, while Sofia Kenin and Venus Williams are knocked out
Nick Kyrgios has played just 15 matches over the last 18 months, but is still entertaining, and successful.
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Nick Kyrgios celebrates during his 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 9-7 win over Ugo Humbert at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
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WIMBLEDON, England Nick Kyrgios was back on the scene at Wimbledon, offering his inimitable brand of showmanship and shot-making, with tennis by turns exhilarating and exasperating.
Even if he hadn’t played on tour at all since February, even if he came in with a grand total of 15 matches of competition over the past 18 months, Kyrgios showed he still can deliver the goods when he puts his mind to it.
Coco Gauff, 17, Jennifer Brady lead US Olympic tennis team
By HOWARD FENDRICHJune 30, 2021 GMT
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Coco Gauff and Jennifer Brady will lead a U.S. Olympic tennis team that will go to the Tokyo Games without any of the country’s two highest-ranked women or four top men, according to a roster obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
The list of players heading to Japan includes 17-year-old Gauff, 2021 Australian Open runner-up Brady, Jessica Pegula and Alison Riske for women’s singles, and Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, Tennys Sandgren and Marcos Giron for men’s singles.
Notably absent: Serena and Venus Williams, the owners of a combined nine Olympic medals, in addition to their 30 total Grand Slam singles titles and another 14 majors together in doubles.
Nick Kyrgios ‘not bad for a part-time player’ in Wimbledon win
Australia s Nick Kyrgios celebrates winning the men s singles first round match against Ugo Humbert of France on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) Alberto Pezzali
Novak Djokovic of Serbia falls whilst playing against South Africa s Kevin Anderson during the men s singles second round match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (Ian Walton/Pool via AP) AELTC/Ian Walton
Belarus s Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning a point against Britain s Katie Boulter during the women s singles second round match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Alastair Grant
Nick Kyrgios ‘not bad for a part-time player’ in Wimbledon win >Australia s Nick Kyrgios celebrates winning the men s singles first round match against Ugo Humbert of France on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) Alberto Pezzali >Novak Djokovic of Serbia falls whilst playing against South Africa s Kevin Anderson during the men s singles second round match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (Ian Walton/Pool via AP) AELTC/Ian Walton >Belarus s Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning a point against Britain s Katie Boulter during the women s singles second round match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Alastair Grant