Djokovic 'happy but not the freshest' after Wu battle
Novak Djokovic begins yet another bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over China's Wu Yibing at Wimbledon.
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"It felt really challenging for me today. I'm feeling happy but not the freshest. It didn't feel like the first round to be honest."
— Novak Djokovic , Athlete
"You've got to love what Djokovic does. You have to respect him - he brings fire, intensity, desire and love to the sport."
— John McEnroe , Celebrity
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Novak Djokovic begins yet another bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over China's Wu Yibing at Wimbledon.
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