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  "publishedAt": "2026-07-04T10:37:56.000Z",
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    "England's World Cup preparations thrown into chaos as Mexico fans abuse players after hotel leak",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nNovak Djokovic has insisted there is no cause for concern over his fitness after worrying scenes during his latest Wimbledon victory prompted questions over his physical condition.\n\nThe 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared to be struggling at times during his four-sets win over Arthur Rinderknech, with television cameras capturing him repeatedly striking his legs between points in an apparent attempt to loosen up.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe unusual sight sparked speculation among fans that the Serbian was battling an injury as he continued his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title.\n\nHowever, Djokovic quickly dismissed those fears after booking his place in the fourth round at the All England Club.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nAsked about the moment during his post-match press conference, the seven-time Wimbledon champion explained that the routine was simply his way of getting his body moving again during matches.\n\n\"Nothing major,\" he said. Just trying to, I guess, wake my muscles up.\n\n\"Sometimes for some reason they shut down. Trying to lift my spirit, lift my energy.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Sometimes it’s this, sometimes it’s something else, in terms of what I do to try to get myself going with energy.\n\n\"But yeah, nothing major, to be honest. Body’s feeling all right for the moment.\"\n\nThe reassuring update will come as a welcome boost to Djokovic's supporters, with the 39-year-old appearing increasingly comfortable as the Championships progress.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * England's World Cup preparations thrown into chaos as Mexico fans abuse players after hotel leak\n  * Venus Williams could face £37,500 fine after snub at Wimbledon\n  * England and Mexico World Cup match facing fresh delay as FIFA holds talks over thunderstorm threat\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHis route into the last 16 has been relatively straightforward, with victories over Wu Yibing, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Rinderknech leaving him having dropped only two sets across his opening three matches.\n\nAttention now turns to qualifier Roman Safiullin, who earned his place in the fourth round after producing one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by knocking out Brazilian youngster Joao Fonseca.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMany had expected Djokovic to face Fonseca once again after the teenager stunned him in five sets at Roland Garros earlier this year.\n\nInstead, the Serbian has been handed what looks, on paper, to be a more favourable tie as he continues his bid for another Wimbledon crown.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nVictory over Safiullin would send Djokovic into the quarter-finals, where either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina awaits.\n\nHistory suggests Djokovic would have reason for confidence against either opponent.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe has split his two previous meetings with Auger-Aliassime, although the Canadian's only victory came in the exhibition-format Laver Cup, while their last competitive encounter dates back to 2022.\n\nDjokovic has also enjoyed considerable success against Davidovich Fokina, winning five of their six previous meetings, including their most recent clash at the 2023 Davis Cup.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Novak Djokovic gives injury update after concerning moment in Wimbledon win"
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