For a man who had knee surgery less than four weeks ago Novak Djokovic looked remarkably at ease in his first competitive match since a meniscus tear forced him out of last month's French Open. But then, the Serb has long appeared comfortable on Wimbledon's Centre Court, where he has won seven of his 24 grand slam titles. He was certainly more at home than Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva who was blown away 6-1 6-2 6-2 in less than two hours.
Djokovic, playing with a support on his right leg, was rarely tested by the 123-ranked Kopriva. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. "I'm very pleased with the way I felt on the court," said Djokovic.
"Obviously coming into this year was different circumstances because of the knee, and didn't know how everything would unfold on the court. I'm extremely glad about the way I felt and the way I played. "I tried to really focus on the game and not think too much about the knee.
I've done everything possible in the last three-and-a-half weeks. If it was any other tournament I probably wouldn't have risked it - but I love Wimbledon." It was also an easy afternoon for fourth seed Alexander Zverev who eased to a 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena under the closed roof of Court One.
Zverev, runner-up at the French, has never gone past the fourth round at Wimbledon, his worst record at a Grand Slam. However, he believes this time could be different. "I've struggled over the years on these b.
