Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic showed 'real personality' with amusing Centre Court towel antics - Barbara Schett

04.07.2023 - 09:35 eurosport.com

Novak Djokovic showed “real personality” when he tried to dry the Centre Court grass with a towel in a bizarre moment on the opening day at Wimbledon, says Barbara Schett.

The world No. 2 faced a delay during his opening-round clash with Pedro Cachin as rain forced play to be suspended and the roof to be closed.

Ad Djokovic eventually returned to the court and started trying to dry the surface with a towel in a bid to get the action underway again, as well as encouraging the crowd to “blow” it dry.

WimbledonWilander 'wouldn’t be surprised if Djokovic wins nine or 10' Wimbledon titles2 HOURS AGO Eurosport pundit Schett was amused by the incident, which was eventually followed up by a routine straight-sets win for the Serbian. “Those moments are obviously great.

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