Wimbledon 2016: Defending Champion Djokovic bows out losing to Sam Querry

Novak Djokovic bows out of Wimbledon. File Pic
Novak Djokovic bows out of Wimbledon. File Pic

Internet Desk: Novak Djokovic’s shot at a true Grand Slam came to a stunning halt Saturday at Wimbledon as the top seed lost to American Sam Querrey.

In a match carried over from Friday after winning the first two sets, the hard-serving Querrey lost the third Saturday before ousting Djokovic 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in a third-round match at the All England Club.

Querrey, seeded 28th, completed a 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7-5) third-round win after rain had suspended play on Friday evening.

It was the Serb’s first loss at a major since the 2015 French Open final.

Britain’s Andy Murray, seeded second, made it into round four with a 6-3 7-5 6-2 win over Australia’s John Millman.

Djokovic had hoped to win his third straight Wimbledon title and secure the third leg of a calendar Slam.

The 29-year-old has already won the Australian and French Opens this year, and was also trying to become only the second man to win five successive major titles.