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Novak Djokovic shows no sympathy

Updated on: 01 July,2013 12:39 AM IST  | 
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Top seed Novak Djokovic displayed sheer supremacy at Centre Court on Saturday night when he dismissed France's Jeremy Chardy in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic shows no sympathy

In the 86-minute clash, Djokovic dropped only one point on his serve in the first set and another in the second.u00a0He was relentless all the way and had no sympathy for the Frenchman. “I don’t think you feel sorry for your opponent when you are on court.u00a0


Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic


You want to win the match regardless of the scoreboard. Of course, he didn’t feel like he could do much on the court,” said Djokovic.u00a0He added: “It was a fantastic match.

I felt great from the start till the end. I had that super focus and tried to be out there every point and not allow him to come back in the match. I enjoyed every moment of it, especially the end.”

Today is a special day at Wimbledon with all the men’s and ladies singles round of 16 matches to be played. The exits of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer notwithstanding, spectators here are pinning their hopes on home stars Andy Murray and Laura Robson.


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