Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has explained his decision to continue steering clear of grass-court tournaments in the lead-up to his title defence, preferring practice to competition.
The Serbian star won the men's singles title at Roland Garros to become the outright leaders in grand slams, moving one clear of rival Rafael Nadal. He now has 23, and that could soon become 24 if he goes back-to-back in SW19.
Djokovic has won on his last four appearances at Wimbledon, last losing a singles match at the All England Club when injury cut short his 2017 quarter-final against Tomas Berdych. The years since have seen him largely sit out the earlier grass court events, and the same is true ahead of his first round meeting with Pedro Cachin.
