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

Novak Djokovic is calling for an end to criticism surrounding Serena Williams as the athlete prepares for a doubles match at Wimbledon.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 3, 05:07 UTC
🇫🇷 French Jul 3, 16:00 UTC · L'Équipe

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The brief

Serena Williams is scheduled to compete in a doubles match at Wimbledon alongside Venus Williams. Coverage indicates the tournament director granted Serena Williams additional recovery time before the upcoming fixture, a decision currently being defended by tournament officials.

Reports from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, USA Today, Forbes, Tennis Now, BuzzFeed, and NBC Sports highlight the public and media reaction to Williams' recent tournament performance. ESPN coverage notes that her first-round match set a ratings record, while other outlets focus on the nature of the criticism directed toward her return.

Future reports will track the scheduled date of the Williams sisters' doubles appearance, which coverage currently does not specify beyond the pending weekend timeline. Observers are also monitoring how tournament officials manage scheduling for high-profile players.

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Quick answers

What did Novak Djokovic say regarding Serena Williams?

He suggested that people should cool off regarding criticism and judgment, urging fans to enjoy her greatness.

Why has the Wimbledon tournament director received attention?

The director admitted to granting Serena Williams extra recovery time before her scheduled doubles match, a move subsequently defended by the tournament.

When will Serena and Venus Williams play their next doubles match?

The exact date is not specified, though reports indicate they are not on the Thursday schedule.

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Serena Williams Novak Djokovic Wimbledon Tennis Venus Williams

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