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Novak Djokovic says ‘people need to cool off a little bit with judgment’ on Serena Williams

Novak Djokovic defends Serena Williams against criticism following her record-breaking but unsuccessful singles return at Wimbledon 2026.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 3, 05:25 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 3, 12:29 UTC · Le Figaro

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The brief

Serena Williams has returned to Wimbledon, where her first-round singles loss set a ratings record for ESPN. Following the match, Novak Djokovic called for people to "cool off a little bit with judgment" and urged others to "just enjoy greatness." Coverage from Yahoo Sports, the Daily Express, and BBC emphasizes controversy surrounding the tournament director's decision to give Williams extra recovery time before a scheduled doubles match with Venus Williams.

Wimbledon has defended the move, citing Williams' status as a "global star," while the tournament chief addressed rule flexibility and security concerns. Attention now turns to Saturday's order of play, where Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled for a doubles match, though the BBC reports a court has not yet been allocated.

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Quick answers

What did Novak Djokovic say about the criticism of Serena Williams?

Djokovic stated that people "need to cool off a little bit with judgment" and encouraged them to "just enjoy greatness."

Why is there controversy regarding the Wimbledon tournament director?

The tournament director admitted to giving Serena Williams extra recovery time before her doubles match, leading to claims that the chief "flexes the rules."

How did the public respond to Serena Williams' singles match?

According to ESPN and the Baltimore Sun, the match set a ratings record for a first-round Wimbledon match on ESPN.

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