Novak Djokovic is aiming to equal Roger Federer’s record as the most successful champion in Wimbledon history. He started his journey in the Wimbledon tournament last Tuesday, defeating the Frenchman Alexander Müller, and now his victim was Daniel Evans on the Centre Court With each victory, Djokovic moves one step closer to cementing his legacy at the All England Club.
Despite cruising to a dominant 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Britain’s Daniel Evans, it was Djokovic’s post-match celebration that sparked the most discussion. His gesture at the end of the match started some speculation that it was a confrontational statement aimed at the crowd.
The Records behind the triumph against Evans.
Novak Djokovic delivered an impressive performance in his second-round match against Daniel Evans, adding another milestone to his illustrious Wimbledon résumé. Djokovic secured his 99th career win at the All England Club, moving one step closer to Roger Federer’s record of 105 match victories at this Grand Slam.
What truly caught the attention of tennis fans was Djokovic’s latest milestone, becoming the first player in history to reach the Wimbledon third round on nine separate occasions, further cementing his legendary status at the All England Club.
The Meaning Behind Novak Djokovic’s Controversial Celebration
Novak Djokovic, number 6 of the ATP ranking, is playing at 38 years old, targeting a new achievement that puts him at the highest point of the Tennis world, his eighth Wimbledon championship. It was a match without many complications that qualified the Serbian legend for the third round of the tournament.
At the end of the match, Djokovic ended up celebrating with a gesture that some people related to the student protest in Serbia with the “pump it” gesture that the students used as a reminder to keep putting pressure on the government.
For this reason, the Serbian was asked at the press conference about his post-match celebration. There, Djokovic dismissed the speculation, explaining that the gesture was a personal, lighthearted tradition with his children and not intended to carry any political message.
“You know, it’s something between me and my kids. We have a song, it’s called Pump It Up,” Djokovic said with a smile. “I don’t know how many of you know it, it’s an old song, but it’s got a good rhythm, and yeah, we’re pumping, we love pumping. So, we pump after every win.” The Serbian star made it clear the lighthearted gesture is here to stay as part of his on-court routine.
Now, Djokovic will turn his attention to Saturday’s third-round clash against fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, where he will aim for his 100th career win at Wimbledon and continue his pursuit of an eighth title at the All England Club.
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