Tennis

Novak Djokovic Vs Alexandre Muller, Wimbledon: Serbian Eases Through Round 1 On Day Of Upsets

Novak Djokovic is through to the second round of Wimbledon 2025 after a 6-1, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-2 win over France’s Alexandre Muller on Centre Court. The seven-time champion started strong, taking the first set in just 30 minutes, but Muller pushed back, saving a set point and snatching the second-set tiebreak. Djokovic quickly regained control, winning five games in a row to take the third set before dominating the fourth to seal the win. He now sets up a second-round clash with Britain’s Daniel Evans, who beat compatriot Jay Clarke in straight sets.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Alexandre Muller of France in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Novak Djokovic of Serbia, right, greets Alexandre Muller of France at the net after winning their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Alexandre Muller of France in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Alexandre Muller of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexandre Muller of France returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Alexandre Muller of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexandre Muller of France stretches to return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Supporters of Novak Djokovic of Serbia watch as he plays Alexandre Muller of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Alexandre Muller of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexandre Muller of France returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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