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Djokovic Keeps Cool to Douse Nieminen's Fire

LONDON — Novak Djokovic gave himself seven or eight marks out of 10 after outclassing Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 6-4 6-2 6-3 on a scorching Centre Court to move safely into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday.

The world number one and top seed dropped serve in the opening game and was largely subdued in a performance littered with uncharacteristic errors.

Serb Djokovic was still far too good for 33-year-old world number 92 Nieminen, who was playing in his final Wimbledon, and

the defending champion was satisfied with his day's work.

"I would rate probably around seven or eight.