After losing his exhibition match at Hurlingham, Djokovic opened up on his practice with Alcaraz, a rematch of the 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon finals. Until a few years ago, players were never allowed to hit on Centre Court before the tournament got underway, but the tradition has since changed so the grass isn’t too slippery on day one.

Carlos Alcaraz will face Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals and the Spaniard has revealed he has put a ban on himself from discussing tennis with the Serbian

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed he deliberately avoids discussing tennis tactics with Novak Djokovic, despite their growing friendship and regular practice sessions together. Alcaraz has beaten the veteran in the last two finals at Wimbledon to establish himself as the man to beat at the All England Club.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are on collision course to meet again at Wimbledon, having contested a thrilling final a year ago, with both performing well so far