Novak Djokovic counting on Wimbledon superstitions in bid to match Roger Federer

“I just played few times actually Queen’s or Eastbourne. In ’17 Queen’s, and I think ’18. After that I haven’t played lead-up events because I just felt that it’s probably better for me to take an extra week of training to get used to the grass, the movement, the specifics of grass court tennis, what it requires from the player. Different tactics, different game style.

“Ideally, sure, you wish to play one or two or three official matches. But, yeah, simply too in need of a time. I used to be too exhausted bodily, emotionally. I simply wanted to regroup.

“It has worked the last four years. No reason to believe it cannot work again. It’s a long tournament. So far I’m feeling good.”