THERE was some more Andy Murray magic at Day 3 of Wimbledon with the Brit showcasing his class and composure. He was not the only one that starred on the day, with Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic winning their respective matches.

The Serbian world number one left nothing to chance in his match against South African Kevin Anderson, winning in three sets 6-3 6-3 6-3. It was a one-sided affair as Djokovic maintained his unbeaten streak against Anderson at Wimbledon, toppling him in convincing style. It has been a good run for Djokovic so far this year, claiming titles at Roland Garros and the Australian Open and he is shaping up as a tough opponent once again as he eyes off more silverware.

“Obviously I’m in a high level of confidence after winning [Roland Garros],” Djokovic said. “But I was nervous coming into this match because I was playing a very good player, experienced player, whom I faced in the final three years ago. “He’s a big server. He’s very dangerous opponent, especially in the early rounds.

“But I’ve done things on and off the court to make myself feel that I’m focused, yet at the same time calm and composed and clear with my game plan and what I want to do. Obviously did my homework, talked with my coach, worked well on the practice court.”

A number of other seeds progressed through to the third round of action with five seed Andrey Rublev impressing in his battle against South African Lloyd Harris to win 6-1 6-2 7-5. It was gruelling encounter for Argentinian ninth seed Diego Schwartzman up against wildcard Liam Broady. The Brit refused to go away with any sort of ease winning the first set and pushing the gave to four sets as he continued to niggle away but used all his firepower in the opening set losing 4-6 6-2 6-1 6-4.

Speaking of Brits, fan favourite Andy Murray came out with a point to prove in his battle with German Oscar Otte. There was plenty of twists and turns with the match pushing out to a mammoth five sets with the former champion showing he still has plenty left in the tank coming from two sets down to reign supreme 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-2. The win sees Murray’s record remain in place making the third round in all of his 13 Wimbledon appearances but he will have his work cut out for him against Denis Shapovalov.

“The crowd created a great atmosphere, but I think I was also engaging them and we were feeding off each other a lot at the end,” Murray said. “I’m aware in the moment, I know what a great atmosphere is in tennis. I have played in a few of them over the years, and that was definitely one of them.”

Although the Round of 64 was filled with enthralling battles the Round of 128 was just as jam packed as players worked in overdrive to progress to the next stage and keep their dreams alive of winning the coveted title. Kyrgios survived a scare with the Australian taking a tumble but managing to push on and get the job done against Ugo Humbert. It took five sets for the Aussie to record the win 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-1 9-7 as he was well and truly pushed to his limits. Jordan Thompson got the wood over Casper Ruud in an absolute thriller winning 7-6 7-6 2-6 2-6 6-2.In terms of seeds that made it through Matteo Berrettini bypassed Guido Pella as Frenchman Gael Monflis also got the chocolates.

ROUND OF 64 RESULTS:

(1) Novak Djokovic (SRB) defeated Kevin Anderson (RSA) 6-3 6-3 6-3
(5) Andrey Rublev (RUS) defeated Lloyd Harris (RSA) 6-1 6-2 7-5
(9) Diego Schwartzman (ARG) defeated Liam Broady (GBR) 4-6 6-2 6-1 6-4
(10) Denis Shapovalov (CAN) defeated Pablo Andujar (ESP) walkover
(22) Daniel Evans (GBR) defeated Dusan Lajovic (SER) 6-3 6-3 6-4
(25) Karen Khachanov (RUS) defeated Egor Gerasimov (BLR) 6-1 7-6 6-3
(26) Fabio Fognini (ITA) defeated Laslo Djere (SRB) 6-3 6-4 0-6 6-4
Marton Fucsovics (HUN) defeated Jiri Vesely (CZE) 6-3 5-4 retired
Dominik Koepfer (GER) defeated Soonwoo Kwon (KOR) 6-3 6–7 7-6 5-7 6-3
Sebastian Korda (USA) defeated Antoine Hoang (FRA) 7-5 6-4 6-4
(Q) Denis Kudla (USA) defeated Andreas Seppi (ITA) 6-2 6-4 6-2
(WC) Andy Murray defeated Oscar Otte (GER) 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-2
Frances Tiafoe (USA) defeated Vasek Pospisil (CAN) 6-4 6-4 6-4

ROUND OF 128 RESULTS

(7) Matteo Berrettini (ITA) defeated Guido Pella (ARG) 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-0
Jordan Thompson (AUS) defeated (12) Casper Ruud (NOR) 7-6 7-6 2-6 2-6 6-2
(13) Gael Monfils (FRA) defeated (Q) Christopher O’Connell (AUS) 4-6 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-4
(16) Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) defeated Thiago Monteiro (BRA) 6-3 6-3 6-3
(18) Cristian Garin (CHI) defeated Bernabe Zapata Miralles (ESP) 6-7 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-2
(18) Grigor Dimitrov (HUN) defeated Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-4
Nick Kyrgios (AUS) defeated (21) Ugo Humbert (FRA) 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-1 9-7
(23) Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) defeated Pedro Sousa (POR) 6-2 7-5 6-0
(29) Cameron Norrie (GBR) defeated Lucas Pouille (FRA) 6-7 7-5 6-2 7-5
(31) Taylor Frtiz (USA) defeated Brandon Nakashima (USA) 7-5 3-6 6-4 7-5
(32) Marin Cilic (CRO) defeated Salvatore Caruso (ITA) 7-6 7-6 6-1

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