Novak Djokovic's bid for a fourth title at The Championships got underway on Tuesday on Centre Court. Djokovic, who three days ago clinched his 68th tour-level title at the Aegon International in Eastbourne, was leading Martin Klizan 6-3, 2-0 after 40 minutes of play when the Slovakian retired due to a left leg injury. “It was great to be back on Centre Court, the cathedral of tennis, where I have many special memories,” second seed Djokovic told BBC Television. “It’s never nice to win like this, but I tried to focus on my game plan. I thought I served well, but didn’t do so well on my returns.” Djokovic improved to a 29-7 record on the season, which also includes...
Novak Djokovic reveals what the aura of Wimbledon means to him and other players after advancing to the second round on Tuesday. Video courtesy Wimbledon.
New routines and new coaches have been put in place for Novak Djokovic ahead of The Championships at Wimbledon, but the Serbian is confident in his choices as he prepares to go for his fourth crown at SW19. The 30-year-old Djokovic played at an ATP World Tour grass-court event the week before Wimbledon for the first time since 2010 at the Aegon International in Eastbourne last week, winning the title with victory over Gael Monfils, and then announced the addition of Mario Ancic to his coaching team. [ALSO LIKE] Speaking to the media at The All England Club on Sunday, Djokovic, who hit with Canadian #NextGenATP player Denis Shapovalov earlier in the day under the watchful eyes of Ancic and...
