The feverish roar from Novak Djokovic eventually arrived deep into the second set. Jordan Thompson caught the Serbian’s attention with rare consistency from his serve, so routinely bludgeoned toward the champion at over 130mph. But despite 21 aces for the Australian, it is Djokovic’s ability to dance on Centre Court, switching between fire and ice, that makes his game at Wimbledon almost perfect, as proven by this straight-sets (6-3, 7-6, 7-5).
A breeze swept across Centre Court just after 5pm, boosting the hopes of the heavy-hitting Thompson, aiming to end one of the great sporting streaks of the modern era: 29 consecutive wins since 2017, with fortress Centre Court not breached since 2013.
