Novak Djokovic decided to take a prolonged break after conquering the historic French Open, his 23rd slam title. After his vacation in the Azores, the Serbian sensation went back to work in order to get fit and try to defend his Wimbledon title. However, Novak decided not to play in any warm-up tournaments before Wimbledon. His only competitive match is scheduled for Thursday in Hurlingham against Frances. On the same morning, Novak Djokovic had the opportunity to have a quick hit on the Wimbledon center court with Jannik Sinner.
Novak Djokovic takes on Frances Tiafoe at the Hurlingham Club, his only “competitive” match on grass before #Wimbledon. pic.twitter.com/yiPAdn7vla
— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) June 29, 2023
Here are the videos of Djokovic warming up and playing with the Tiafoe.
Djokovic – Tiafoe starting now https://t.co/AnZZGbfzGb pic.twitter.com/PcX34X42qh
— Branko Stojanovski (@SbrankoS) June 29, 2023
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWLWW Now the world no.2, Novak played his last match on the 11th of June when he beat world no.4 Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the final of the French Open to win his 94th career title.
This year the Serbian has managed to achieve a composed 27-4 win-loss record. Djokovic clinched 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open.
Djokovic will play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Frances Tiafoe in 2023
LLWLWLWLLW Now the world no.10 (career-high), Frances played his last match on the 21st of June when he was overcome by world no.25 Sebastian Korda 7-6(2) 6-3 in the 2nd round in London (draw).
At the moment, during this season Tiafoe achieved a 28-10 win-loss record. Frances conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Australia, Houston and Stuttgart.
Tiafoe has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe faced off only 2 times. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 6-1 6-3 in the round robin in London (Laver Cup) in September 2022.
