Novak Djokovic thanked “doctors’ miracle pills” after he overcame feelings of discomfort and the loss of a set to launch his mission to win a record 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon. The veteran Serb, a seven-time winner at the All England Club,

The veteran saw off the current world number one at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023, and almost always makes a deep run at Grand Slams. In January he defeated Alcaraz in the last eight in Australia before injury made him withdraw in the semis, while he also reached the last four in Paris a month ago, losing to Sinner.

Novak Djokovic has claimed Dan Evans is “one of the guys that you don't want to face on grass” before taking on the British No.5 in the Wimbledon second round. Evans, 35, has found his old form back on the home grass this summer by beating top 20 players Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul.