Novak Djokovic advances to third round with a straight sets win over Jarkko Nieminen

Novak Djokovic plays a forehand in his win over Jarkko Nieminen in the first round

Novak Djokovic booked a place in the third round with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 win over Jarkko Nieminen.

The World No. 1 was broken in the first game as Nieminen attacked Djokovic’s serve to take the early lead. The Finn looked in complete control of the proceedings on center court before Djokovic started to find his rhythm. The Serb won all points when he came to the net and broke the Finn’s serve twice to lead by a set.

Djokovic broke Nieminen’s serve twice in the second set and won 80 % points off his first serves. Djokovic hit 13 winners to just 2 by Nieminen. It was a good set to watch from a fans’ perspective as both players hit a combined 5 unforced errors.

Djokovic started serving first in the third set and a solitary break early on in the set was enough for the defending champion to move to the third round.

He will face Australian Bernard Tomic in the third round on Friday. Tomic beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (5).

"On this warm day it's good to spend a little bit less time," Djokovic told BBC Sport.

"I'm glad with the way I'm playing and I'm getting into form. As the tournament progresses, hopefully I'll be able to elevate the level of my performances."

Novak Djokovic through what might have been two tough opening rds with relative ease. 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 over retiring Jarkko Nieminen.#Wimbledon

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Most wins in straight sets @ #Wimbledon 55 Roger Federer 28 Andy Murray 27 Novak Djokovic 25 Rafael Nadal #Wimbledon2015

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World No.1 #Djokovic reaches 28th straight Major 3R w/ 64 62 63 win over Nieminen. He'll meet Tomic next. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/5warj1R497

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Jarkko Nieminen's #Wimbledon career has come to a close. He made 12 appearances here, reaching the QF in 2006 pic.twitter.com/vf2wSsOp31

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Sealed with a kiss... @DjokerNole is now five wins from becoming just the eighth player to defend a #Wimbledon title pic.twitter.com/jrlpeEzApz

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WATCH Nice moment on Centre Court as Djokovic claps off Jarkko Nieminen who was playing in his last #Wimbledon http://t.co/puQCMx18ez

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