Novak Djokovic battles past inspired Jacob Fearnley in Wimbledon R2

The seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is through into the third round at Wimbledon. Novak faced the home player with a wild card Jacob Fearnley and scored a hard-fought 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 victory in three hours.

Thus, Djokovic notched his 94th Wimbledon win, passing the second round in 18 out of his 19 trips to the All England Club! Like in the opening match, the Serb played without any issues around his knee, moving comfortably but losing pace a bit in sets three and four.

Fearnley took charge and attacked, claiming the third set but ending his campaign after getting broken in the closing stages of the fourth. Jacob earned a wild card after conquering the Nottingham Challenger as a qualifier and used it with both hands.

The Briton scored his first Major win in the first round and presented himself to the tennis world against the 24-time Major winner on Centre Court. The Briton stood two points away from forcing a decider before the Serb shifted into a higher gear and sealed the deal.

Djokovic claimed 15 points more than Fearnley, delivering four breaks and losing serve two times.

World no. 277 had more winners but also more errors, trying everything but hitting the exit door despite a valiant effort.

Novak made a perfect start and found the A-game behind the initial shot right from the opening point. The Serb lost a couple of points in five service games, forcing his rival to follow that pace to remain in touch. Fearnley left the nerves behind and presented his best tennis in the first part of the set, following the pace of world no.

2. Novak clinched the fifth game with a drop shot winner at the net, and Jacob responded with a service winner in the next one for 3-3. The Briton moved 30-15 in front in the eighth game before facing a break point. Fearnley sprayed a slice error, losing serve and sending Djokovic 5-3 in front.

The Serb served for the set in game nine…