CNN —The idea of Novak Djokovic being able to compete at Wimbledon likely felt to many a far-fetched concept a few weeks ago.
Despite undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus less than a month ago, the 37-year-old Djokovic is back at Wimbledon, winning his first-round match against Vit Kopřiva in straight sets – 6-1 6-2 6-2 – on Tuesday.
“I think if it was for any other tournament, I probably wouldn’t risk it, wouldn’t rush it as much.
I’m just extremely glad that the way I felt today, the way I played.”Djokovic underwent knee surgery less than a month before his first-round win at Wimbledon.
Olympic dreamsFollowing Wimbledon, Djokovic will chase one of the only accolades to elude him: an Olympic gold medal.
Persons:
Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Vit Kopřiva, Francisco Cerundolo, Roland Garros, ” Djokovic, “, I’m, Sean M, Roger Federer, – Martina Navratilova, Carlos Alcaraz, ”
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CNN, Wimbledon, Olympics, Olympic, “, Olympic Games, Serbian, ITF
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Serbia