Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic cruised into the third round of the Wimbledon Championships on Thursday, delivering commanding performances that underlined their championship ambitions.
Both players looked in top form, sending a strong message to their rivals as the competition moves into its later stages.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, just 23 years old, continued to strengthen his title hopes with a resounding win over Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic. Sinner needed only an hour and 40 minutes to claim a straight-sets victory, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3, on Center Court.
His dominant groundstrokes and precise shot-making gave Vukic little room to challenge. With his eyes on a maiden Wimbledon crown, Sinner will now face Spain’s Pedro Martinez in the third round, a match that has already drawn interest from tennis fans worldwide. The Italian’s performance reinforced his position as one of the tournament favorites.
Earlier in the day, Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion and winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, showed exactly why he remains a dominant force in the sport. At 38 years old, he dispatched British player Daniel Evans with ease, winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-0.
Djokovic maintained constant pressure from the baseline, denying Evans any chance to build momentum. Though he fell short in the past two Wimbledon finals, the Serbian’s current form indicates he is determined to challenge for his eighth title at SW19. His flawless execution on court has reignited excitement among his fans.
In the women’s singles draw, top seed Iga Swiatek was forced to dig deep after dropping the first set against American Caty McNally. The Polish star bounced back strongly to take the match 5-7, 6-2, 6-1, showcasing her adaptability and resilience.
Meanwhile, 2022 champion Elena Rybakina demonstrated her command on grass by defeating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1. However, China’s Wang Xinyu, who had earlier caused a major upset, saw her campaign end with a tight 7-5, 7-5 defeat to Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez.
As Wimbledon 2024 continues, the tournament is shaping up to deliver thrilling matches, with top seeds like Sinner and Djokovic leading the charge toward the coveted titles.