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This is an archive article published on June 25, 2013

Novak Djokovic,Juan Martin Del Potro ease into 2nd round at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic won his only Wimbledon title two years ago.

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of Wimbledon with a 6-3,7-5,6-4 win over Florian Mayer of Germany on Tuesday.

Bidding to win his second title at the All England Club,Djokovic was playing his first match of the year on grass after losing in the semifinals at the French Open. He managed the switch from clay perfectly and controlled most of the match,saving the three break points he faced.

Djokovic won his only Wimbledon title two years ago.

Juan Martin Del Potro made a winning return to Grand Slam competition on Tuesday,defeating Albert Ramos of Spain 6-2,7-5,6-1 in the first round at Wimbledon.

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The eighth-seeded Del Potro did not play at the French Open because of respiratory problems.

Facing an opponent playing only his fourth tournament on grass,the big-hitting Del Potro had 34 winners including 10 aces and maintained his record of always advancing to the second round at the All England Club in six appearances.

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