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Novak Djokovic crashes out in 2nd Round at Wimbledon 2008
Major upset at Wimbledon.
Wednesday 25th June 2008, 15:20
Functionpix is the world's fastest growing independent freelance news and pictures organisation and the only organisation of it's kind to donate profits to charity with the sale of every item The Serbian born Grand Slam Champion lost in straight sets to the former Russian No.1 leaving a gaping hole in the men’s contenders. Djokovic was tipped to be a major challenger for the men’s title at Wimbledon and the odds of him crashing out in the 2nd round were 75-1. In January 2008, he won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. After a straight sets win over World No. 1 and defending champion Roger Federer in the semifinals, Djokovic won the final in four sets against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He thereby became the first player representing Serbia ever to win a Grand Slam singles title and the youngest player in the open era to have reached all four Grand Slam semifinals. Safin began his professional career in 1997 and held the No. 1 world ranking for 9 weeks in November and December of 2000. He achieved his first Grand Slam title at the 2000 U.S. Open after defeating Pete Sampras, and later won the 2005 Australian Open defeating Lleyton Hewitt. Safin also helped lead Russia to Davis Cup victories in 2002 and 2006. Safin beat Djokovic in straight sets winning 6-4, 7-6, 6-2. Sites Linked To This Article
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