"Feels great to be back on the most sacred court in the world" says Djokovic on Wimbledon return

Novak Djokovic returned to the centre court of Wimbledon for the first time since beating Roger Federer in the epic 2019 final. Djokovic and Draper played under a closed roof due and after losing the first set Djokovic smashed Draper in the next three. He said:

"It feels great seeing everyone and being back on probably the most special, the most sacred tennis court in the world. Obviously, alongside many other players, I was very sad last year that Wimbledon was cancelled. [It was] very difficult times for everyone, but I'm really glad that the sport is back and hopefully you guys have enjoyed it and you will enjoy it in the next couple of weeks."

Djokovic tumbled several times during the match and after it finished he was asked about the slippery courts. He said:

"To be honest, I don't recall falling this many times on the court. [It was] obviously a huge honour to walk onto this court, for me at least the most special court. I always dreamed of playing at Wimbledon [and] winning Wimbledon one day when I was a kid growing up in Serbia."

Djokovic also praised his opponent saying:

"He definitely deserves a round of applause. He's a youngster, only 19. Walking onto Centre Court for him for the first time, I think he has done extremely well."