Novak Djokovic vs Pedro Cachin LIVE – BBC fail to indicate champion’s return

Novak Djokovic kicks off his Wimbledon defence in opposition to Argentinian Pedro Cachin on Centre Court right this moment. The world No 2 comes into the event as a heavy favorite and shall be anticipated to make gentle work of his unseeded opponent.

The Serb is preventing for an unprecedented Calendar Slam, having already received the Australian Open and French Open this yr. There will nonetheless be no probability of Djokovic resting on his laurels because the 2022 Wimbledon champion – who additionally holds the document for probably the most Grand Slams – insisted forward of the event that he’s nonetheless ‘hungry’ for extra in a warning shot to Carlos Alcaraz and co.

Asked if overtaking Rafael Nadal for probably the most Grand Slam titles (23) has made him really feel extra relaxed, Djokovic stated: “I don’t feel more relaxed, to be honest (smiling). I still feel hungry for success, for more Grand Slams, more achievements in tennis.

“Even although, in fact, lots of people are coming as much as me and congratulating me, reminding me of the historic success, which is sweet in fact, it is very flattering, however on the identical time my thoughts was already and is already directed in the direction of Wimbledon, what is the subsequent slam, what is the subsequent activity.

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“So, yeah, that’s where I am. Of course, part of me is very, very proud and very thrilled to be able to be in this position and have 23 slams. I want to try to use every Grand Slam opportunity I have at this stage where I’m feeling good in my body, feeling motivated and playing very good tennis, to try to get more.”

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