Novak Djokovic has flown into yet another Wimbledon quarter-final, having overcome his serious knee injury.
The seven-time champion needed surgery on a torn meniscus after withdrawing from the French Open just last month.
Holger Rune was his latest victim at Wimbledon, with Djokovic winning their fourth round battle in straight sets.
The Serbian emerged victorious 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Centre Court, with Djokovic having spoken highly of Rune before their meeting.
The world number two will now meet Australian Alex de Minaur as he chases an eighth title at the All England Club.
Andy Roddick makes Novak Djokovic claim after his Wimbledon fourth round win
Djokovic has made a stunning recovery to not only play in the tournament but produce such a strong showing.
Tennis icon Andy Roddick recently backed the Serb to reach this year’s final, with the former now discussing how Djokovic has managed at Wimbledon thus far.
“His knee looks stable and fine,” Roddick said on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast. “We were talking in Monte Carlo not about injuries but general fitness levels for Novak.
“He was short of breath, going the distance, he had these ins and outs. The way to fix that is to have a short recovery time, not do all the fitness you want, have surgery on the knee and then bingo, it’s all good. It’s impressive.
“I did an episode where a lot of Novak fans didn’t like the fact I said it’s a big lift to get back from knee surgery in time for Wimbledon and it is. I also said in the very same episode, this part they ignore, bet against the greats at your peril.
“It’s just phenomenal. I didn’t think he was going to play the tournament, I was concerned about the rest of the year. Here he is, 60 Grand Slam quarter-finals.”
Can Novak Djokovic win his eighth Wimbledon title?
Djokovic leads the way for men’s Grand Slams in the Open Era with 24, but he will still have grand plans to add to his honours list.
His former rival Roger Federer has eight Wimbledon titles to his name, more than any other player, with Djokovic and Pete Sampras just one behind.
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Almost half of the Serbian’s Grand Slam titles have come in the Australian Open, with Wimbledon his next successful tournament.
The former world number one has proven his ability across all surfaces time and again, with now potentially his time to be the best player on grass once more.
Should he make it past De Minaur, Djokovic will take on either Taylor Fritz or Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals.
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