Wimbledon 2013 Scores: Breaking Down Biggest Moments from Saturday’s Action

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Published: June 29, 2013

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The 2013 Wimbledon Championships have brought twists and turns in every direction to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, but we're beginning to return to a bit of normalcy with the latest results.

While it can hardly be normal with players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka out early (among many other big names), the top seeds are still rolling along and the best players took care of business on Saturday.

Will the top-ranked players cruise to victory in the depleted field? Or will the upsets continue as more highly touted stars falter?

Let's take a look at every big result from Saturday, and see what it means going forward.

 

For all up-to-date results, scores and matchups, visit Wimbledon.com.




No. 1 Novak Djokovic Defeats Jeremy Chardy (6-3, 6-2, 6-2)



The top-ranked Serbian hasn't fallen into the early-round trouble that most of his best competition has, and it's put him in a great position to cruise to the semifinals.

He showed that Saturday by topping 28th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Djokovic showed some struggles early, as the two sides were split up at 3-3 in the opening set. Then, the world No. 1 went on a tear and showed us why he's worthy of that top ranking. 

The Joker has looked on-point so far in London this year, and perhaps he can break the mold of No. 1 seeds as ESPN Stats and Information points out:



After the win, Djokovic will face 13th-ranked Tommy Haas, who has yet to face a highly ranked foe. The winner will move onto the quarterfinals and face either Bernard Tomic or seventh-ranked Tomas Berdych for a spot in the semis. 

The next true test I expect The Joker to face is in the semifinal round—if David Ferrer can even get there—and I don't think even that will deter ...
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