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Djokovic Triumphs in Wimbledon Return Post Knee Surgery

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Novak Djokovic sported a gray sleeve on his surgically repaired right as he secured a straightforward win in his first-round at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Playing for the first time since tearing the meniscus in his knee at the on June 3, Djokovic faced no break points during his 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory over qualifier Vit Kopriva, finishing the match in under two hours on Centre Court.

“Very pleased with the way I felt on the court. Obviously, coming into Wimbledon this year was little bit of different circumstances for me, because of the knee. I didn't know how everything was going to unfold on the court, really,” Djokovic stated. “Practice sessions are quite different from official match play. I'm just extremely glad (with) the way I felt today, the way I played.”

Djokovic generated 15 break opportunities, converting six, and delivered his characteristically precise shots, ending the match with 32 winners and 16 unforced errors.