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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Novak Djokovic overcomes historic bad start to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic recovered from his worst first set at Wimbledon to battle past Alex De Minaur and into a 16th quarter-final.

The Serbian has not fallen before the final at the All England Club since 2017 but he will need to raise his level if he is to maintain that record after scrapping to a 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over Australian De Minaur in three hours and 19 minutes.

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