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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Paul MacInnes at Wimbledon

Djokovic calls for Wimbledon to move start of play forward on Centre Court

Novak Djokovic greets Hubert Hurkacz at the net after his fourth-round victory at Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic (left) greets Hubert Hurkacz at the net after his fourth-round win. The Serb believes Centre Court play should begin at midday. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Novak Djokovic has called for the start of play on Centre Court to be moved forward, following scheduling issues that led to his fourth-round match falling foul of an 11pm curfew.

On Monday the Wimbledon champion completed his victory against the Polish No 17 seed Hubert Hurkacz in four sets, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-4, after the game was suspended overnight.

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