Wu Yibing exits Wimbledon in round one, but earns Djokovic's candid praise: 'He had no weaknesses'
The Chinese player recorded 15 aces and 54 winners in a first-round loss, forcing Djokovic to admit he needed luck to close out the fourth set.
Wu Yibing lost to Novak Djokovic in the first round at Wimbledon, but left Centre Court with something few opponents take away: an unguarded admission from the Serb that luck played a role in the outcome.
“At some point it seemed like he had no weaknesses,” Djokovic said after the match. The 24-time Grand Slam champion also pointed to a specific turning point: “I was lucky that he missed that volley serve. He deserved the 4th set.”
Wu’s numbers reflect high-risk, offensive tennis
Wu finished with 15 aces and 54 winners alongside 40 unforced errors — a scorecard that reflects an aggressive, all-or-nothing approach. That strategy kept the match competitive deep into the fourth set and repeatedly put Djokovic under pressure in key moments.
The Centre Court crowd grew louder as the sets progressed. Fans began chanting “WUUUUU” after each winner, creating audible pressure on Djokovic during decisive exchanges.
Djokovic advances to the second round, where he faces his next scheduled opponent in the draw.
With information from José Morgado.
