England celebrations briefly interrupt Novak Djokovic’s progression at Wimbledon

A huge cheer broke out around Centre Court as news of England’s win on penalties against Switzerland filtered through.

Novak Djokovic celebrates victory over Alexei Popyrin (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024 - 21:54

Andy Sims

Euro 2024 fever reached Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic won his shoot-out with Alexei Popyrin to reach the last 16.

With former England boss Roy Hodgson watching from the Royal Box, a huge cheer broke out around Centre Court as news of England’s win on penalties against Switzerland filtered through.

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