Novak Djokovic ‘pain-free’ after beating Daniil Medvedev in exhibition match

“I can tell you that pain-free tennis is the best tennis. I was pain-free and I’m really glad. It was a great test obviously against one of the best players in the world."

PAIN-FREE: Novak Djokovic during a practice session at Wimbledon. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Novak Djokovic declared himself pain free after overcoming Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match ahead of Wimbledon.

The former world number one was expected to miss the tournament he has won seven times after having knee surgery less than three weeks ago but now appears almost certain to play.