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Novak Djokovic Eyes Eighth Title, Faces Young Challenger

Novak Djokovic anticipates an intense match against Holger Rune at Wimbledon, expecting a competitive showdown on Centre Court. Despite being 16 years older than Rune, Djokovic respects the Dane’s skills on grass and acknowledges him as a formidable opponent. The second seed, aiming for his eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam, acknowledges the challenge ahead, emphasizing the need for his best tennis to secure victory.

Djokovic and Rune have met five times previously, with Djokovic winning three encounters, including their most recent clashes on hard courts in 2023. Despite their competitive rivalry, Djokovic speaks highly of Rune, describing him as a nice person and noting their mutual respect off the court. He sees similarities in their playing styles but expects a fierce competition when they meet.

Having undergone knee surgery just before Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic has yet to win a match in straight sets at this year’s tournament. Nonetheless, he remains confident in his abilities, supported by Rune’s acknowledgment of Djokovic’s strong form during practice sessions.

In other Wimbledon action, American Taylor Fritz faces German Alexander Zverev on Centre Court while Australian Alex de Minaur takes on France’s Arthur Fils on Court One. In the women’s draw, Kazakh Elena Rybakina, the last remaining top-five seed, prepares to battle Anna Kalinskaya for a spot in the quarter-finals amidst surprising exits from other top contenders.

Following Coco Gauff’s unexpected defeat, Rybakina aims to capitalize on her opportunity, with only a few top seeds left in contention. Yulia Putintseva, who eliminated top seed Iga Swiatek, faces Jelena Ostapenko, while American Danielle Collins meets Barbora Krejcikova in another intriguing match.

Elsewhere, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, seeded 21st, looks to overcome China’s Wang Xinyu in a bid to advance further in the tournament.

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