Jacob Fearnley, a 22-year-old British tennis player from Edinburgh, Scotland, finds himself in the spotlight as he takes on seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Centre Court. Here’s what you need to know about this rising star:

1. Grand Slam Breakthrough:
   • Fearnley secured his first-ever win at a Grand Slam when he defeated Spain’s Alejandro Moro Canas in straight sets during the first round of Wimbledon 2024.
   • His impressive performance set up a clash with Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion.
2. Scottish Connection:
   • Born in Scotland and hailing from Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Fearnley joins Andy Murray and Jamie Murray in a Scottish takeover of Wimbledon.
   • The match against Djokovic is scheduled as the opening match on Centre Court, making it a special occasion for Fearnley.
3. Junior Tennis Success:
   • As a junior player, Fearnley competed alongside future Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
   • He even had the opportunity to hit with eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer during the Championships when he was 17.
4. College Route:
   • Instead of turning pro immediately, Fearnley chose to attend Texas Christian University (TCU) in the United States.
   • Injuries disrupted his progress at TCU, but he finished his five years there with a national championship.
5. Living the Dream:
   • Fearnley’s journey from playing tennis in his grandparents’ back garden to facing Djokovic on Centre Court is nothing short of remarkable.
   • He’ll step onto the same court where he watched Andy Murray’s Wimbledon final victory over Djokovic 11 years ago.

In summary, Jacob Fearnley’s remarkable rise and his upcoming match against Djokovic promise an exciting Wimbledon moment. Keep an eye on this young talent as he continues to make waves in the tennis world!

Fearnley in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024

Now ranked no.277, Jacob achieved a composed 16-1 win-loss record in 2024. Fearnley is now having a run in Wimbledon where he defeated the world no.188 Alejandro Moro Canas 7-5 6-4 7-6¹²

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Jacob Fearnley will fight against the world no.2 Novak Djokovic in the 2^nd round on Thursday at 1:30 pm on Centre Court. They have never played each other till now in top events.

Fearnley has won 2 titles in 2024 Esch/Alzette and the Nottingham 2 Challenger.

He is also scheduled to play in Newport (Infosys Hall of Fame Open) after Chicago Challenger. The main draw will start on the 1st of January.

Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024

Currently ranked no.2, Djokovic has achieved a composed 19-6 record in 2024. Novak is playing at the moment in Wimbledon where he conquered the world no.123 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-2 6-2.

Novak Djokovic will take on the world no.277 Jacob Fearnley in the 2^nd round on Thursday at 1:30 pm on Centre Court. They have never played each other until now on the main tour.

Djokovic won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Djokovic will compete next in Montreal (National Bank Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.

Jacob Fearnley and Novak Djokovic have never faced off.