Wimbledon's second round on Thursday presents a classic David vs. Goliath encounter as British wildcard Dan Evans, ranked 154th, takes on seven-time champion and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.
While the odds are heavily stacked against the local favourite, Evans carries a unique history into the match and a renewed confidence from his recent grass-court performances.
Evans, 35, enters this contest having snapped a four-match losing streak at Wimbledon with a convincing straight-sets victory over Jay Clarke in the first round. This marked his first win at his home slam since 2021, when he reached the third round.
His grass season has been encouraging, with runs to the last 16 at 's-Hertogenbosch, the Queen's Club Championships, and Eastbourne, including impressive wins over top-20 players Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul. This improved form on grass will be crucial as he faces the ultimate test.
The world No. 154 is aiming to become the first player outside the top 100 since Denis Istomin in 2017 to defeat Djokovic at a Grand Slam. Notably, Evans has a winning head-to-head record against the Serbian superstar, having defeated him on clay in Monte Carlo in 2021, their only previous meeting.
On the other side of the net stands Novak Djokovic, 38, who is in pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title and a historic 25th Grand Slam overall. Djokovic's first-round match against Alexandre Muller saw a brief medical scare in the third set, but the 100-time ATP champion ultimately found his rhythm to secure a four-set victory.
Djokovic has an astonishing record against lower-ranked opponents, having not lost to a player as lowly ranked as Evans since his second-round defeat to Istomin in Australia eight years ago. Since then, he has compiled an impressive 34 consecutive triumphs against such opponents, aiming for his 35th to silence the home crowd. Djokovic has also reached the past six Wimbledon finals and is just two wins shy of 100 victories at the Championships.
Novak Djokovic Vs Dan Evans, Wimbledon 2025, Second Round – Live Streaming Details
When and where will the Novak Djokovic Vs Dan Evans, Wimbledon 2025 second-round match be played?
The Novak Djokovic Vs Dan Evans, Wimbledon 2025 second-round match will be played on Thursday, July 3, at Centre Court. The match will begin at approximately 6:00 pm IST.
Where to watch the broadcast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic Vs Dan Evans, men’s singles second-round match at Wimbledon 2025?
The Novak Djokovic Vs Dan Evans, men’s singles second-round match at Wimbledon 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar website and app platforms, and the broadcast will be available on the Star Sports network.
