Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic and Sinner Advance to Third Round

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July 4, 2025

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Djokovic and Sinner Secure Victories at Wimbledon

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a dominant performance, defeating Australian Aleksandar Vukic 6-1, 6-1, and 6-3 to advance to the third round. Meanwhile, seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic showcased his prowess with a decisive 6-3, 6-2, and 6-0 victory over British player Dan Evans.

Sinner’s Impressive Display

The 23-year-old Italian, aiming for his first Wimbledon title, maintained his composure throughout the match against Vukic, who is ranked 93rd in the world. Despite some resistance from Vukic in the third set, Sinner’s authority never wavered. He secured the win with his 12th ace in a prolonged final game, needing six match points.

Sinner has yet to lose a service game and has only conceded 12 games across his six matches so far. His next opponent will be Spanish player Pedro Martínez.

Djokovic’s Dominant Performance

Djokovic, who has identified grass courts at Wimbledon as his best chance to expand his extraordinary Grand Slam record, displayed exceptional form throughout the match. He faced no issues with his serve until the final game, while Evans struggled from the start, saving nine break points in the first set before eventually succumbing in the tenth.

Since his quarterfinal loss in 2017, Djokovic has reached six consecutive finals, winning the first four but losing the last two to Carlos Alcaraz. His performance on Thursday suggests he remains a strong contender for a seventh consecutive Wimbledon title.

“He (Evans) can cause a lot of problems if you’re not at the top of your game, and I felt like I was, honestly,” Djokovic said.

“Technically and tactically, I knew exactly what to do and executed it perfectly. Sometimes you have those days when everything goes your way, and it’s great to be out there with shoes on and a racket in hand on a day like this,” he added.

Other Notable Results

  • Australian Alex de Minaur (11th seed) defeated French player Arthur Cazaux 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, and 6-0.
  • Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov (19th seed) overcame French player Corentin Moutet 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, and 7-5.
  • Chilean Cristian Garín lost to French player Arthur Rinderknech 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3), 4-6, and 6-3. The match was suspended on Wednesday due to poor light.
  • Spanish player Pedro Martínez defeated Argentine Mariano Navone in straight sets.

Key Questions and Answers

  • Who are the players advancing to the third round? Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both secured their spots in the third round with impressive victories.
  • What are the other notable results from the day? Alex de Minaur, Grigor Dimitrov, and Pedro Martínez also advanced, while Cristian Garín fell short against Arthur Rinderknech.
  • How has Djokovic performed at Wimbledon recently? Despite losing the last two finals, Djokovic has reached six consecutive Wimbledon finals and demonstrated his dominance in his latest match against Dan Evans.