Djokovic

Novak Djokovic took matters into his own hands after the grass on Centre Court took longer than expected to dry as he used his towel to help.

Novak Djokovic helped dry Wimbledon's Centre Court with his towel on Monday, appealing to fans to "blow" on the court during a lengthy delay.

Novak Djokovic has been off court for closing in on an hour with a rain delay seeing the players on Centre Court go off until the roof came on at 2023 ...

After a passing shower left the grass court damper than expected, the defending champion did all he could to help speed along a resumption of play.

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his title on Monday on Centre Court against Pedro Cachin, while Elena Rybakina plays Shelby Rogers on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic stayed focused despite a shaky start and an extended rain delay to power to first-round victory against Pedro Cachin on Monday at Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title with a solid first-round win over Pedro Cachin.

Novak Djokovic dries the court with a towel and urges the crowd to "blow" amid rain delay as he begins his Wimbledon title defence with a win.

Djokovic tried to lighten the mood by mopping the surface with a towel as Centre Court 'took longer to dry than anticipated' on Monday.

Play was delayed for nearly an hour and a half because of a damp court despite the roof being closed.

Not much was known about Novak Djokovic's first round opponent but a quick internet search revealed he was a big fan of barbecuing.