The Serb, who was forced to take a medical time-out towards the end of the match for the injury and grimaced between points, was nevertheless in complete control of the encounter, although a number of unforced errors allowed his opponent to make it closer than it needed to be.
When asked if the injury would be a problem going forward, the world No 4 told the BBC: “We will see, its something I have been dragging back and forth for a while but I am still managing to play.”
Djokovic still managed to complete the 6-2 7-6 4-6 win in just over two hours, which will aid his recovery after his match was held over from Monday following GIlles Muller‘s shock defeat of Rafa Nadal.
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his fourth round match against France’s Adrian MannarinoReuters
“It is what it is and we got on the court today. I’m glad we were at least scheduled to play on the Centre Court which meant that even regardless of if it rains or not we’re going to finish the match.
“So I’m glad it’s all done and I’m looking forward to the next one.”
If he can beat Berdych he will either face Roger Federer or Milos Raonic in the semi-final.
