SportsNovak Djokovic overcame one of the biggest challenges in grass-court tennis by returning Hubert Hurkacz’s serve at Wimbledon 2023, which is known to be difficult whether played indoors or outdoors and in any weather conditions. Despite Hurkacz hitting 33 aces in the match that started on Sunday evening in London, the World No. 2 found a way to neutralize the Pole’s powerful serve and secure a fourth-round victory on Monday. Although Djokovic was visibly frustrated after losing the third set to an opponent who had not dropped serve at this year’s Wimbledon, he regained his composure in his usual fashion on Centre Court. He finally broke through against Hurkacz’s delivery in the seventh game of the fourth set and served out for his win.
Returning Hubert Hurkacz’s serve is one of the most significant challenges in the grass-court game, regardless of whether it is played indoors or outdoors and regardless of the weather conditions, but Novak Djokovic managed to do so at Wimbledon 2023. However, Novak Djokovic found a way to neutralize the Pole’s powerful serve and secure a […]