Djokovic recovers as match suspended, Serena wins


By ToDavis
  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 07 Jul 2015

Serena Williams of the U.S.A. embraces Venus Williams of the U.S.A. after winning their match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 6, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) - After three hours and two minutes of twilight combat, Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson were forced off court with their last 16 clash tantalisingly poised at two sets all and their Wimbledon audience begging for more.

The match was halted as dusk closed in after world number one and defending champion Djokovic had fought back from two sets down having been thoroughly outplayed by a fired up Anderson before rediscovering his A-game.

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