Novak Djokovic falls over Wimbledon internet in awkward second in opposition to Hubert Hurkacz

Novak Djokovic is not typically the topic of mockery on Centre Court, however that modified when he fell over the web throughout his Wimbledon fourth-round match in opposition to Hubert Hurkacz. The Serb’s opponent could not assist however snigger after the weird incident broke up a tense second set.

Djokovic was knocking on the door to breaking Hurkacz and shifting nearer to a two-set lead in opposition to the Polish world quantity 18.

Hurkacz, 4-3 down within the second set, produced some monstrous serves to avoid wasting three break factors earlier than handing Djokovic a bonus.

But he was on the receiving finish of a slice of luck when the seven-time Wimbledon champion misplaced his stability and fell over the web when trying to seal the sport from shut vary.

Hurkacz could not assist however be a part of the Centre Court crowd laughing on the incident however shared a showcase of fine sportsmanship with Djokovic because the pair embraced on the internet.

It was straight again to enterprise, although, and Hurkacz utilised his highly effective serve once more to attract stage at 4-4.

Djokovic saved three set factors to clinch a surprising tiebreak 8-6 within the first set earlier than edging one other tiebreak by the identical scoreline within the second.

Play was suspended after the second set, with 25 minutes left till the 11pm curfew, Djokovic to seal his place within the quarter-finals on Monday.

If he secures a 3rd and remaining set in opposition to Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev will probably be ready within the final eight after his thrilling 7-5 6-3 6-7(6) 6-7(5) 6-4 win in opposition to Alexander Bublik earlier on Sunday.