Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic Begins Quest For Eighth Title With Easy Win - In Pics

Novak Djokovic began his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title with an easy straight-set win against Vit Kopriva. Playing with a knee brace, the world number 2 Djokovic made quick work of the Czech qualifier and knocked him out 6-3,6-2,6-2 in the opening round. With the win. the Serb superstar won his 371st match in a Grand Slam. He faces Britain's Jacob Fearnley in the second round.

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Updated on: 3 July 2024 1:38 pm

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic vs Vit Kopriva | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic in their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Vit Kopriva | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic in their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Djokovic waves after defeating Vit Kopriva in first round match | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Serbia's Novak Djokovic waves after defeating Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic in their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Vit Kopriva plays a return to Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic plays a forehand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Djokovic plays a backhand return to Vit Kopriva | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Vit Kopriva | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic rests between games against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.

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Vit Kopriva return the ball to Djokovic | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic plays a backhand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their first round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.