US EditionIt's Not Just Djokovic. Cilic and Other 30-Somethings Make Their Mark at Wimbledon
- Novak Djokovic won a straight-sets match against Britain's Dan Evans on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Thursday.
- Djokovic, 38, aiming for his eighth Wimbledon title and 25th Grand Slam, leads the veteran presence amid a field with several players over 33 years old.
- Other veterans include Marin Cilic, coming back from knee surgeries, Gregor Dimitrov, and Jan-Lennard Struff, all competing strongly while younger top players like Alcaraz and Sinner advance.
- Djokovic joked about inviting Federer and Nadal to ‘get on the beach and sip a margarita,’ despite admitting he never drank one, and expressed strong motivation for continuing his career.
- The success of Djokovic and other veterans highlights the competitiveness of experienced players at Wimbledon and suggests an ongoing transition between generations.
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It's not just Novak Djokovic. Marin Cilic and other 30-somethings make their mark at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — After wrapping up a straight-set win on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic ran into another 38-year-old in the Wimbledon locker room.
It's not just Djokovic. Cilic and other 30-somethings make their mark at Wimbledon
It's been a good day for the old guys at Wimbledon. Marin Cilic helped make sure of that as the 36-year-old stunned fourth-seeded Jack Draper 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in a second-round match on No. 1 Court on Thursday. Draper…
Novak Djokovic makes special Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal invitation after Wimbledon win
Novak Djokovic made a special invitation for old rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after his win against Britain's Dan Evans on Thursday.The seven-time champion controlled proceedings on Centre Court on Thursday, strolling to a 6-3 6-2 6-0 victory to reach the third round in the competition for the 19th time in his 20th attempt.It is no secret the former world number one is in the twilight of his career, but his class and experience have sho…
"Thank God I've been playing without pain for the last eight, nine months," said tennis player Marin Čilić after his important victory at Wimbledon, who also sought inspiration from Lindsey Vonn, the legendary American alpine skier.
Marin Cilic responds when asked if he spotted any weaknesses in Jack Draper's game before they played at Wimbledon
Marin Cilic reminded everyone of his quality by defeating Jack Draper at Wimbledon. The Croatian has suffered plenty of injury issues over the past two seasons, including two major knee surgeries. Following a significant operation and now aged 36, Cilic proved he can produce top-level tennis following a four-set victory over Draper at Wimbledon. Marin Cilic used his experience and precise and aggressive ballstriking to cause Draper plenty of pro…
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