Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic reaches special 99, Andreeva, de Minaur advance
Wimbledon 2025, Day 4 UpdatesDjokovic dominated the match, converting six of his 16 break point opportunities, while Evans failed to capitalise on his two chances. The Serb also overwhelmed his opponent in winners, striking 46 to Evans' 19.'Nineteen times. That's a great stat. It's probably almost as much as (Jannik) Sinner and Carlos (Alcaraz) have as years in their life, but I still enjoy it. This sport has given me so much... Wimbledon remains the most special tournament in my heart, the one that I always dreamed of winning when I was a kid, so any history made here is obviously extra special for me,' Djokovic said in the on-court interview.Up next, Djokovic will face fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, who came from a set down to defeat Jesper de Jong 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.Andreeva dominates Bronzetti18-year-old Mirra Andreeva delivered another commanding performance to book her spot in the third round of Wimbledon 2025. The rising star needed just an hour and 33 minutes to defeat her opponent 6-1, 7-6 (7-4). Despite being a break down in the second set, Andreeva rallied to seal the win in straight sets, notching her 34th victory of the season.Next, the young Russian will face the USA's Hailey Baptiste, who overcame lucky loser Victoria Mboko 7-6 (8-6), 6-3.Mirra does it - and in some styleThe No.7 seed battles through a tough second set to defeat Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 7-6(4) and book her place in R3 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/FHHQ6CRlKx— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2025In the men's singles draw, Australia's Alex de Minaur battled back from a set down to defeat France's Arthur Cazaux 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-0. De Minaur will now await the winner of the match between Denmark's August Holmgren and Czech player Tomas Machac.Meanwhile, 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina eased into the third round with a clinical 6-3, 6-1 win over Greece's Maria Sakkari.- EndsMust Watch
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