Djokovic, 39, came through a stern test from No. 3 seed Félix Auger-Aliassime — as well as a left leg issue and a closing roof.

Djokovic cut a frustrated figure during his round-four win over Roman Safiullin but, as his real tournament now begins, can he still step up his level when he faces third seed…

De Serviër verslaat op Wimbledon de als derde geplaatste Félix Auger-Aliassime: 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (10-4).