'Blow, we need your help': Novak Djokovic jokingly requests fans to dry damp Wimbledon court - Watch

On Monday (July 03), defending champion Novak Djokovic squared off with Argentina's Pedro Cachin in the first round of Wimbledon 2023. Locking horns with the Argentine in the Centre Court, Djokovic eased past the opposition in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(7-4) to proceed to the second round. During the clash, Djokovic was at his usual best as hecommenced his campaign in style.

While Djokovic dominated proceedings, he was at his cheerful best all throughout the contest. Asthe match was suspended for a brief period due to a damp court, caused bya rain interruption, the Serbian jokingly requested fans to help dry the damp court. Here is the video shared on Wimbledon's official Twitter handle -

It is to be noted that the halt was caused soon after Djokovic wrapped up the first set (6-3). As a result, the roof was closedin a jiffywith rain falling in southwest London at the championship and covers coming on.

Djokovic first rubbed the court with his white towel and jokingly askedthe crowd to help in drying the court. He said, "Blow, we need your help." To this, a spectator shouted,"Get on with it".

Play resumed soon and saw Djokovic emerge on top. He was pushed considerably in the third set -- getting to the tiebreaker -- but the 36-year-old ensured he didn't drop a set. He isbidding for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon crown and his24th Grand Slam singles title in the ongoing championship at the All England Club.

With no Rafael Nadal, Djokovic is expected to go the distance but will be challenged by the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, etc.

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