Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic 'Executes Perfectly' in Round 2 Sweep
- During Djokovic's Centre Court match, the BBC lost live pictures for nearly 3.5 minutes, switching to an unrelated studio shot, prompting viewer complaints.
- Following a technical fault, BBC Wimbledon presenter Clare Balding apologized after losing live pictures during Djokovic's match, prompting viewer complaints.
- Social media fans voiced frustration after the nearly 3.5-minute blackout, with cameras showing an unrelated shot of an empty chair and coffee cup during Djokovic's match.
- Following the glitch, tennis fans voiced frustration on social media as BBC’s reputation faced scrutiny over missing nearly four minutes of Djokovic’s match.
- Earlier in the tournament, BBC's coverage suffered repeated streaming issues, including a recent 3.5-minute blackout during Djokovic's match, raising concerns over systemic broadcast problems.
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Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic crushes Evans to reach third round
Novak Djokovic stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title as he moved into the Wimbledon third round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 rout of British wildcard Dan Evans on Thursday. Djokovic needed just one hour and 47 minutes to dispatch Evans with a ruthless display in the second round on Centre Court. READ: Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic thanks ‘miracle pills’ after win The sixth seed struggled with stomach issues in his four-set win against Alexan…
Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon, jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivals
Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon’s third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 Thursday win over Dan Evans on Centre Court.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic reaches 3rd round for record 19th time
By MATTIAS KARÉN The Associated Press LONDON — Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon’s third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court on Wednesday. It was Djokovic’s 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and the 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer for most by any man in the Open Era. It’s hardly the most prestigious record for Djokovic, whose 24 Grand S…
Djokovic, Sinner advance as seeds hit back at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during his win at Wimbledon overnight. Photo: Getty Images Novak Djokovic showed signs that he is easing into the old routine at Wimbledon as the seven-times champion sauntered into the third round, while Barbora Krejcikova also made it through as her title defence continued.

Djokovic steps up bid for Wimbledon history, Sinner strolls into round three
Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while world number one Jannik Sinner cruised into round three on Thursday.
Tim Henman names two 'favourites' to win Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic advances
Novak Djokovic is safely through to the third round of Wimbledon (Picture: Getty) Tim Henman revealed his two ‘favourites’ to win Wimbledon after seven-time champion Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round. Djokovic, bidding to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, dropped just five games on his way to an emphatic 6-3 6-3 6-0 second-round win over Dan Evans. The victory over Great Britain’s Evans follows a win in four sets agai…
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