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Wimbledon: 'He's still the favourite' - Laura Robson 'not worried at all' about Novak Djokovic being 'rusty'

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic is «still the favourite» to go all the way at Wimbledon 2022, according to Laura Robson. The top seed sealed his place in the second round at SW19 with a four-set victory over Soonwoo Kwon on Monday as he progressed 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court. Ad/> Djokovic is looking to bounce back in a big way after he suffered a crushing defeat to Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros as the Spaniard went on to secure his 22nd Grand Slam singles title in Paris.

Confident Ons Jabeur sets sights on top ranking

The 27-year-old surpassed South African Amanda Coetzer -- who reached the world number three ranking in 1997 -- to become the highest-ranked African player in history. But Jabeur is aiming higher. "I do feel more confident. I do feel like I deserve to be in this level. Hopefully, next step will be number one," Jabeur told reporters after storming into the Wimbledon second round with a straight-sets win over Swedish qualifier Mirjam Bjorklund.

Confident Jabeur sets sights on top ranking

LONDON : Having climbed to a career-high ranking of second on Monday, Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur was already plotting on dethroning Iga Swiatek as the world number one.

Latest Wimbledon odds: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek emerge as early outright favourites

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek have been named as the bookies favourites for this year's Wimbledon tournament in the singles format. Djokovic, will be seeking his seventh title and his fourth successive victory at SW19 with bookies Betway tipping him as 4/5 favourite.