<p>Top seed Novak Djokovic clinically dispatched big-serving South African Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-3 on Wednesday to glide ominously into the Wimbledon third round.</p>.<p>Defending champion Djokovic, bidding for a sixth Wimbledon and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title, was imperious during a grasscourt masterclass on Centre Court.</p>.<p>In a repeat of the 2018 final, the Serbian broke Anderson's serve once in each set and offered up only five unforced errors. His only minor concern were a couple of tumbles to the turf on the lush grass, but he remained unruffled.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-defends-slippery-courts-after-serena-williams-injury-1003258.html" target="_blank">Wimbledon defends 'slippery' courts after Serena Williams' injury</a></strong></p>.<p>Twice Grand Slam runner-up Anderson, who is battling back after knee problems, did not play a bad match but Djokovic was at his ruthless best as he won in an hour and 41 minutes.</p>.<p>"It was almost flawless today, I hope my coach agrees with that," the 34-year-old said on court.</p>.<p>Few would disagree.</p>
<p>Top seed Novak Djokovic clinically dispatched big-serving South African Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-3 on Wednesday to glide ominously into the Wimbledon third round.</p>.<p>Defending champion Djokovic, bidding for a sixth Wimbledon and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title, was imperious during a grasscourt masterclass on Centre Court.</p>.<p>In a repeat of the 2018 final, the Serbian broke Anderson's serve once in each set and offered up only five unforced errors. His only minor concern were a couple of tumbles to the turf on the lush grass, but he remained unruffled.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-defends-slippery-courts-after-serena-williams-injury-1003258.html" target="_blank">Wimbledon defends 'slippery' courts after Serena Williams' injury</a></strong></p>.<p>Twice Grand Slam runner-up Anderson, who is battling back after knee problems, did not play a bad match but Djokovic was at his ruthless best as he won in an hour and 41 minutes.</p>.<p>"It was almost flawless today, I hope my coach agrees with that," the 34-year-old said on court.</p>.<p>Few would disagree.</p>