Wimbledon 2009: Novak Djokovic makes a splash by spearing Mardy Fish

Novak Djokovic has been drifting through the bottom half of the Wimbledon draw like a stealth submarine, arousing little interest from the media and the polite respect of the fans while torpedoing obscure opponents and lining up the bigger names in his sights. Good day's fishing: Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches for a shot during his third-round victory over American Mardy Fish. Photo: PA Friday evening's encounter on Centre Court was transitional, as the Serbian world No 4 came up against a fellow seed for the first time in the peculiarly named American Mardy Fish. Fish is one of those players who drift around the world making an exceedingly healthy living from the game of tennis without too often troubling the more gifted of their peers or the headline writers. The 27 year-old has won three titles in a lengthy career, but... [read full story]                    

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