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In Pics: Easy for Novak Djokovic, marathon for Andy Murray in Wimbledon Round 2

World No. 1 and 2021 French Open champion Novak Djokovic and former winner Andy Murray had contrasting fortunes in round two of the ongoing Wimbledon 2021 in London. Djokovic cruised past former nemesis Kevin Anderson in straight sets while 2013-winner Andy Murray had to battle in five sets against unseeded Oscar Otte to keep his run alive. Murray avoided the fate of No. 4 Sofia Kenin, who crashed out from women's round two. Here we take a look at some of exciting action from Wimbledon Round 2 in these collection of pictures.

Novak Djokovic slides into round three

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Novak Djokovic slides into round three

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic slides in to make a return to South Africa's Kevin Anderson in their Wimbledon round two match. Djokovic hammered Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets. (Photo: PTI)

Andy Murray survives Oscar scare

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Scotland's Andy Murray after his gruelling win over unseeded Oscar Otte of Germany in Wimbledon round two. (Photo: Reuters)

Scotland's Andy Murray after his gruelling win over unseeded Oscar Otte of Germany in Wimbledon round two. The 2013 champion won 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in five sets. (Photo: Reuters)

Nick Kyrgios battles past Ugo Humbert

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrates after his marathon five-set win over 21st seed Ugo Humbert of France in round one of Wimbledon 2021. (Photo: PTI)

Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrates after his marathon five-set win over 21st seed Ugo Humbert of France in round one of Wimbledon 2021. Kyrgios won 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 9-7 in a first round encounter.  (Photo: PTI)

No. 4 seed Sofia Kenin bows out

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No. 4 seed Sofia Kenin of US returns to compatriot Madison Brengle in their round two match in Wimbledon. (Source: Twitter)

No. 4 seed Sofia Kenin of US returns to compatriot Madison Brengle in their round two match in Wimbledon. Kenin crashed out of Wimbledon after a 2-6, 4-6 loss to Brengle. (Source: Twitter)

Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek beats Vera Zvonareva

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No. 7 seed Iga Swiatek celebrates her win over Russia's Vera Zvonareva in the Wimbledon round two clash. (Source: Twitter)

No. 7 seed Iga Swiatek celebrates her win over Russia's Vera Zvonareva in the Wimbledon round two clash. The former French Open champion posted a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 win. (Source: Twitter)