Novak Djokovic advances to third round in Wimbledon

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) - Novak Djokovic eased past South African Kevin Anderson in a second-round match in Wimbledon on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old won the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

"Kevin is a terrific player, very dangerous on fast grass courts. I held my serve comfortably, but it’s never easy to play an opponent that has a lot of quality in his shots, particularly in his serve, with a lot of experience playing on a big stage," the Serbian legend said after the match.

The top-ranked player in the world has 19 Grand Slams to his name, including five Wimbledon titles that came in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019.

Anderson, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, lost the 2018 Wimbledon final to Djokovic.

- Svitolina advances in women’s second round

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina defeated Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium on Wednesday in their first-round match.

Ranked fifth in the world, Svitolina beat her opponent 6-3, 2-6, and 6-3.

"I'm happy that I could hold my nerve and play a good third set and get the win," said the former Wimbledon semifinalist.

Van Uytvanck, ranked 57, has not been able to get past the fourth round in the tournament.