Wimbledon 2022: Novak Djokovic beats Miomir Kecmanovic, reaches last 16

The six-time champion Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass on the grass court at Wimbledon, where the top seed breezed into the fourth round after a win against Miomir Kecmanovic on the Centre Court in London.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic romped to victory against Miomir Kecmanovic at the grass-court major, reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon. Credit: AFP Photo

The Serbian, the No 1 seed, cruised to a high-class 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 third-round win against countryman Kecmanovic. Credit: Reuters Photo

Djokovic, who dropped just seven games in defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round, matched that number with another sublime all-around display to overwhelm his opponent on Centre Court, breaking the Kecmanovic serve six times on the way to a one-hour, 52-minute victory. Credit: Reuters Photo

It was Djokovic's 24th consecutive win on grass, drawing him level with Australian great Rod Laver in third place on the Open Era list for longest tour-level winning streaks on the surface. Credit: Reuters Photo

Djokovic, going for his 21st Grand Slam title, dominated the all-Serbian match and brushed aside his 22-year-old Davis Cup teammate for a comfortable win. Credit: Reuters Photo

The six-time champion next faces another man in red-hot form on the grass in Tim van Rijthoven. Credit: Reuters Photo

Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic after winning their third round match. Credit: Reuters Photo

Novak Djokovic in action during a match against Miomir Kecmanovic in their men's singles tennis match at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Credit: AFP Photo

Novak Djokovic in action during his third-round match against Miomir Kecmanovic in London. Credit: Reuters Photo