Novak Djokovic drops set but gets title defence up and running

Novak Djokovic admitted he was ring rusty on his Wimbledon return, but he still set another record by battling past South Korean Kwon Soon-woo in four sets
Novak Djokovic drops set but gets title defence up and running

CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Novak Djokovic celebrates victory over Soon Woo Kwon. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Novak Djokovic admitted he was ring rusty on his Wimbledon return, but he still set another record by battling past South Korean Kwon Soon-woo in four sets.

The six-time champion, who was playing his first official match on grass since winning last year’s final, found himself a break down in both the first two sets, dropping the second.

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