Djokovic reveals confidence is sky-high
Novak Djokovic revealed his confidence is sky-high after completing a second straight-sets win to reach round three at Wimbledon.
On Thursday, he clinched a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over South Africa's Kevin Anderson.Having dropped just five games in his opening win over Jeremy Chardy, against Djokovic never looked like surrendering a set against Anderson on Court One in front of a packed crowd.
Anderson could only win four points in the first five matches as Djokovic surged into a 5-0 first-set lead before wrapping up victory in routine style.
There were some wobbles on the way, as Anderson was offered the chance to break Djokovic seven times, but the 24-year-old Serbian, who started the year with a 41-match unbeaten run, is extremely happy with his start to Wimbledon.
"I've had two straight-set wins in the opening two rounds in Wimbledon. You couldn't ask for more. I feel great," the number two seed said.
"Because of the winning streak that I had, my confidence is very high.
"It makes it easier to step on the court because you believe in yourself. You know that you're one of the best players in the world and you know that you can win against anybody. That is my mindset.
"Everything has come together really, mentally, physically, and game-wise now."
Enjoyment seems to be a key part of Djokovic's successful start. The Australian Open champion revelled in his first-round win and punched the air with joy after overcoming Anderson in two second-set rallies which caused several gasps among the packed crowd.
"It's just me. That's my character. I'm very emotional," Djokovic said.
"Obviously I'm learning over the years how to control my emotions.
"I always try to go with the brighter side, try to put aside the expectations and pressure because it's always there. If you're a top player, it's always there."
Djokovic is a two-time grand slam winner but has never made it through to a Wimbledon final, reaching the last four on three occasions.
He will move one step closer to a potential semi-final meeting with the man who ended his long unbeaten run - Roger Federer - if he beats Marcos Baghdatis in the third round.
Djokovic, who broke Anderson's serve four times on Thursday, thinks his return will be key to winning the Championships for the first time.
"I have returned really well these two matches," Djokovic said.
"The grass here is slower than it used to be, so I think it's more suitable to my style of the game. The ball bounces higher, which makes it a bit more easier to return.
"Returning is going to be one of the most important elements in my game in order to be successful."
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