Jacob Fearnley

Djokovic defeats Fearnley in Wimbledon second round

LONDON - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is through to the third round at Wimbledon after defeating Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 in the second round on Thursday.

World number two Djokovic won after three hours and two minutes of play.

Fearnley ranks 277th in the ATP rankings.

AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Djokovic to play at Wimbledon, face Czech Kopriva in opening round

LONDON - Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic will definitely be competing at this year's Wimbledon and was on Friday drawn to play Czech Vit Kopriva in the opening round.

A clash between Djokovic and reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, who defeated the Serbian in last season's match for the title, is not possible before a potential new final.