Novak Djokovic enjoys Wimbledon tweets

Novak Djokovic was grateful for the support of a “bird from Belgrade” after a mischievous sparrow flew on to Centre Court and watched the world number one defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets at Wimbledon yesterday.

Djokovic was given little trouble by Kohlschreiber, winning 6-4 6-4 6-4 to move into the second round at SW19, but the defending champion was unable to dislodge a boisterous bird that strutted around the tram-line for most of the match.

“From where I come from, from the capital of Serbia, Belgrade, there’s a special sparrow bird — I believe this bird came all the way from Belgrade to help me,” Djokovic said.