Djokovic escapes the trap just in time

Streaming ATP Gstaad live tennis

🎾 Alexandre Muller vs Alexander Shevchenko

1. Sign up with Bet365 here
2. Make your first deposit of at least €5
3. Go to the “Live” section and watch every match

Watch the match on Bet365

 PUBLICIDAD

Register at bet365, deposit €5 or more into your account and you will receive 100% of your eligible deposit in Bet Credits (up to €100). New customers only. Terms apply. Winnings do not include the value of Bet Credits. Maximum prizes, game restrictions, time limits and terms apply. Registration required.

Approaching the verge of the threatening curfew, Novak Djokovic was able to solve a challenging equation just in time in the first round of Wimbledon 2025. The Serbian, currently ranked number 6 in the world, defeated Alexandre Muller with a score of 6-1, 6-7(7), 6-2, and 6-2 in 3 hours and 19 minutes, half an hour away from having to postpone the match and just a set away from facing a very different situation.

The match started with some confusion on Djokovic's part, as the Serbian thought he was serving first when it was his opponent's turn. Right from the beginning, Muller could see Novak's intentions, although he managed to defend himself from his attacks in the first attempt, but not in the second. Strong on serve and solid from the baseline, even with some luck on drop shots, the former world number one didn't stop suffocating his French opponent on every point.

So much so that in just half an hour, Djokovic already had the first set of the clash in his hands, against an Alexandre who had no resources to counter a very serious and focused Novak. The atmosphere chilled in the Centre Court, with spectators trying to encourage the Frenchman, albeit without much belief. On his part, Nole showed some discomfort at the beginning of the second set in terms of breathing, with moments of frustration at not being able to break.

Quickly, Novak regained the power and the ability to accelerate the ball in the blink of an eye, but Alexandre clung fiercely to the battle. After four set points wasted by the Serbian, Djokovic and Muller met in a tightly contested tiebreak, where the Frenchman found his most consistent level to equalize the scoreboard, delivering a rather unexpected blow to Nole.

Djokovic regains control of the match

Alexandre convinced himself after that set of the harm he could cause his opponent, who received on-court medical time as he was not feeling entirely well in terms of his energy. Despite maintaining equality initially, Djokovic found the formula to steer the match back, sharpening his serves increasingly and capitalizing on the opportunities.

With chances for both sides, it was tough, but Nole managed to break the Frenchman's defense once again, benefiting from his opponent's errors as the points progressed. Accuracy declined on the French side against a Djokovic who, like the tournament itself, was in a hurry to finish and close the matter. In a much more confident manner, Novak made the necessary push to find himself already in the second round of Wimbledon.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic escapa de la trampa justo a tiempo